If you think you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual misconduct, there are a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
For students
Make a report to Report & Support. You can report something anonymously or report with contact details to be offered an informal meeting with an advisor to discuss your support options.
Speak to an advisor - A specialist advisor from the report and support team will contact you to discuss your options and will be able to offer appropriate practical and emotional support. This does not institute any kind of formal reporting process, we will not pressure you to report the abuse to the police or the university discipline team.
Wellbeing service. The University’s team of professional wellbeing advisors, practitioners and counsellors offers confidential support. This includes wellbeing chats. This can be accessed 24/7 via The Student Hub. Please call The Student Hub on +44(0)23 80599 599 or email studenthub@soton.ac.uk
Special considerations. If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened, you can consider applying for special considerations. Your Personal Academic Tutor or school administration office will be able to provide more information.
The SUSU Advice Centre is a free, confidential, impartial service where an advisor can talk through the procedure, how to complain, what options are available and support you through the process. This support includes checking draft complaints and attending any meetings with the University.
For staff
Talk to your line manager, a staff member you can trust or a member of the HR team. Particularly if your work has been/is being affected.
Make a report to Report + Support You can report something anonymously or report with contact details to be offered an informal meeting with an advisor to discuss your support options.
Employee Assistance Programme EAP is a confidential and independent support service for university staff. Occupational Health is a service offered either by the University’s internal occupational health nurse or in collaboration with the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Trade unions. The University recognises three trades unions: UCU, UNISON and Unite.
For students and staff
Harassment Contacts are volunteers from a variety of roles on campus who can provide confidential advice on what you can do in response to bullying and harassment. Contacting them does not begin any formal procedure and does not commit you to any action. They provide informal, personal support and advice based on experience and knowledge of the options available.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team. The team provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to students, academic advisors and other staff in student-supporting roles.
University of Southampton Mediation The University's Mediation Service offers an alternative dispute resolution approach; it is confidential and can help resolve a disagreement or conflict, with a colleague in the work place or a fellow student.
Faith and Reflection Centre. The Chaplains offer a listening ear, one step removed from the University, to people of all faiths and none.