Sexual misconduct support

Resources and support links for dealing with sexual misconduct.

Student Services - Grey sofa in front of green wall next to a plant

Misconduct and Harassment Support

Chatbot

For more information on Student Wellbeing’s Sexual Violence Liaison Officer (SVLO) Service, please click here.

Sexual Misconduct is a broad term which includes any unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature that happens without consent or by force, intimidation, coercion or manipulation. It can include, but is not limited to:

Abusive or offensive comments
Harassment
Taking or sharing of private images without consent
Inappropriate touching
Sexual assault
Rape/Attempted rape

Experiencing any kind of sexual misconduct can be distressing and confusing. Whether it happened recently or in the past, or is happening now, finding help and support to think through your next steps and options is important.

A good first step is to speak with an Advisor at the Student Wellbeing Centre who will be able to talk through your choices with you. You can also access our SVLO service here.

You can also report incidents to us online either anonymously or with contact details for support by clicking on our online reporting link here.

Our online reporting option allows students at the University to informally report sexual misconduct by another student or member of staff to the Student Wellbeing Centre. Submission of this report will not be considered as a formal complaint under the University Regulations.

Online reporting tool

Spring Lodge is Lincolnshire’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre and provides support to anyone who has experienced rape or sexual assault. They can offer out of hours and crisis support and can help you report to the Police.

Supporting and empowering survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse

Independent charity supporting anyone affected by crime, not only those who experience it directly, but also their friends, family and any other people involved. Victim support can provide emotional and practical support whether or not you choose to report to the police. Lincolnshire specific number: 0300 3030158 National number: 0808...

Lincolnshire Rape Crisis provides services for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their life. All of the staff and volunteers there are women. Telephone helpline, email support and one to one emotional support is available. Lincolnshire Rape Crisis, First Floor...

National helpline: Rape crisis England & Wales

SurvivorsUK supports men who have experienced rape or sexual assault. This service can provide web and SMS chats, counselling (London only) and ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) support. ISVA’s are independent from the police and can talk you though your options, if you do decide to make a report to...

Galop provides support to LGBT+ people who have experienced any form of sexual violence. This service can help you to access advice and counselling.

This service can provide medical information and help you to locate the nearest GP or hospital. In a medical emergency you should call 999. For non-emergency medical advice you can call 111.

If you feel that you are in immediate physical danger or need immediate medical attention, please call the emergency services on 999. If you are on campus, you can also call campus security on 01522 88(6062). The University of Lincoln takes the safety of its students and staff very seriously.

Campus security

The University has recently launched the ‘NoMore’ module for all students, which provides students with information on the nature and scale of sexual misconduct within student communities, how to recognise behaviours which may contribute to or constitute sexual misconduct, and how to be an active bystander.

Active Bystander module

Student Services