Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
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What is Support Report Respect?
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is a great place to study and work but when unacceptable behaviour occurs, it not only harms the individual target, it undermines the values of our institution, leading to a damaging experience and impacting on the morale and wellbeing of members of our community.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive community which nurtures a culture of respect and consideration for all.
These pages are for you to access resources, support and includes an online form so that you can let us know if something unacceptable has happened.
How we can support you?
If you, or someone you know, is a student, colleague or visitor of our university, and has experienced unacceptable behaviour, you can let us know anonymously or provide your contact details and access support.
For students: We have a specially trained advice team that can support you with a wide-range of personal issues. You can still speak to an Adviser if the incident (s) happened away from campus. They will discuss your experience and explain your options for accessing support and formally reporting the incident, if you wish to.
For colleagues: If you have personally experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct in the workplace or through reasons relating to your employment and you provide contact details, the online form will connect you to a Dignity & Respect Adviser who can offer advice and explain your options. You can also use these pages if you are concerned about a LBU student and wish to support them.
If you are unsure about reaching out to the university at this stage, there are many national services that can offer support.
Get support from local and national services
SARSVL (Support After Rape and Sexual Violence Leeds)
SARSVL is the Rape Crisis Centre for Leeds. They are an independent feminist organisation offering a women only safe space and specialist support for any women and girls in Leeds who have been affected by sexual violence of any kind, at any time in their lives. They are experienced in supporting adult survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and they are also trans inclusive.
Through SARSVL you can access advocacy for reporting to the police through their ISVA service, counselling, and a general helpline. You can find out more about them and their opening times on their website.
- Free helpline – 0808 802 3344 (please check opening times on their website)
- Email – support@sarsvl.org.uk
- Text – 07860022880
Rape Crisis Centres outside of Leeds
If you are not based in Leeds, you can find your local rape crisis centre on their website.
The Hazlehurst Centre (West Yorkshire)
The Hazlehurst Centre SARC offers a comprehensive service for anyone living in West Yorkshire, who has experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse. You can access The Hazlehurst Centre via the Police and other professionals, as well as via the self-referral pathway (booking an appointment at the SARC, without Police involvement).
At the SARC, you will be offered support and guidance, a medical assessment/treatment, a forensic examination, and the opportunity of aftercare referrals for support services. You will be offered these services based on your individual needs and can choose to use as much or as little of their service as you wish.
You can contact the SARC for support at any point after the incident has happened, but a forensic examination will only be offered within 7 working days of the incident. Forensic examinations can help to preserve any evidence. They can offer this even if you don’t want to involve the Police at the moment but feel that you might want to in the future.
You will need an appointment before going to the centre and the team can normally arrange for you to visit within 24-48 hours, so you won't have to wait long.
Please call them on 0330 223 3617 or email hazlehurstcentre.sarc@nhs.net.
SARCs outside of West Yorkshire
If you are not in West Yorkshire, then you can find your local SARC via the NHS website.
Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS)
Leeds Domestic Violence Service work with people of all genders, including women, men and non-binary people, to understand their experiences and move forward in a way that works for them.
They are commissioned by the local authority and are made up of staff from three specialist organisations in Leeds, who have decades of experience working with people affected by domestic violence and abuse. These three specialist organisations are Leeds Women’s Aid, Behind Closed Doors, and Women’s Health Matters.
They can support people who have previously or are currently experiencing domestic abuse or violence. They can support you with a range of issues like safety planning, emergency accommodation, advocacy through and Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) and much more. You can find out how they can support you by calling their 24-hour helpline, emailing or visiting their website for more information.
- Free 24/7 helpline: 0113 246 0401
- Email: hello@ldvs.uk
Support for people living outside of Leeds
You can also find a host of national services available to you on the NHS website. Any of which will be able to direct you to services local to you.
You can also call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free 24/7 on 0808 2000 247.
Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana run the UK’s National Honour Based Abuse Helpline. They are there to listen and help anyone who is affected by honour-based abuse or thinks they might be. They can advise on support from the Forced Marriage Unit when appropriate. You can call their free helpline for safe and confidential advice.
- Free helpline: 0800 5999 247 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Galop (LGBTQ+ Support)
Galop is the LGBT+ anti-violence charity. They provide confidential and independent advice and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or violence, however or whenever it occurred. If you choose to report to the police, they can help you to get appropriate and effective police response and support you through every step of the criminal justice system. Their service is based on the values of inclusion and empowerment. For more information and the opening times of their various helplines, please visit the Gallop website.
- LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
- Conversion Therapy Helpline: 0800 130 3335
- LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
Gendered Intelligence (Trans Support)
Gendered Intelligence is a registered charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people. They have a direct support line through phone (0800 6408046), email (supportline@genderedintelligence.co.uk), or whatsapp (07592 650 469). You can contact the support line to speak with other trans people, access confidential support, ask your questions around gender healthcare in the UK, chat about self-care, talk about how you respond to and manage difficult times, and talk about taking care of yourself in terms of holistic wellbeing. They also have online groups, which you can view more information about here: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services/102-online-youth-groups-8-25 and an online group called Transfem for young trans women and non-binary people who were registered male at birth: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services/55-transfem
Leeds MESMAC
Yorkshire MESMAC is one of the oldest and largest sexual health organisations in the country, in addition to this they offer a range of mental health and wellbeing services, including counselling, 1-2-1 support, group sessions and access to a gender outreach worker from Leeds GIC (Gender Identity Clinic). You can find more information about the Trans and Non-binary gender outreach work here: https://www.mesmac.co.uk/our-services/leeds/trans-non-binary-gender-outreach-workers and get in touch with the Leeds office via telephone at 0113 244 4209 or email at leeds@mesmac.co.uk
TransLeeds (Trans Support)
TransLeeds is a grassroots, peer support organisation that supports and is run by trans, non-binary and gender expansive people in Leeds and the surrounding areas. They run a boardgaming social on the second Sunday of every month, as well as other social groups throughout the year. You can find more information about this here: https://www.transleeds.org/aboutus or contact the team via their form here: https://www.transleeds.org/contact
Survivors West Yorkshire (SWY)
Survivors West Yorkshire (SWY) and its male-focused online counselling service “Ben's Place” provide support for male victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Their survivor led service offers pathways for emotional, psychological & self-help support for men in the community who have experienced sexual violence or abuse at any point in their lives. They can also provide advocacy through their ISVA service. For more information, please visit their website.
- Helpline: 07393140250
Men’s Advice Line - Respect
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline, email, and webchat service for male victims of domestic abuse. They offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help men keep themselves (and their children) safe. They can help advise on emotional and practical help, understanding your rights and options, and how to safely leave an abusive relationship. You can find out more about their service online.
- Free helpline: 0808 8010327 10am-8pm Mon-Fri
- Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
General support
Stop Hate UK
Stop Hate UK is an organisation that can provide reporting and supporting options for anyone experiencing hate crime and discrimination. They provide a helpline service, which is 100% confidential and independent. They will never take anything to the Police unless that is what the student wishes to do, and Stop Hate UK will support with reporting to the Police. Students can report via the website or call the helpline on 0800 138 1625 (Leeds).
True Vision
True Vision is an online non-emergency reporting form that allows students to report to the Police without having to call or visit a local Police station. The online report will be forwarded immediately to the relevant Police force for investigation.
Students can report a hate crime via True Vision on the website.
What makes us different, makes us Leeds
Leeds City Council is running a campaign to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of the community, and ensure that everyone feels welcome, safe, and respected in the city. You can find out more about the campaign as well as a database of support resources on the website.
Islamophobia
Tell MAMA
Tell MAMA (measuring anti-Muslim attacks) is an independent, non-governmental organisation which works on tackling anti-Muslim hatred. Tell MAMA provides counselling support to victims of anti-Muslim hate or Islamophobia as well as casework, emotional support, legal signposting, advocacy, and court attendance support.
Students can access the service via counselling@tellmama.org or complete a contact form via the website.
Student can report to Tell MAMA directly via telephone at 088 456 1226.
Antisemitism
Community Security Trust (CST)
CST is a charity that protects British Jews from antisemitism. They have an office based in Leeds, and a dedicated team that deals with antisemitic incidents and provides victim support, while respecting confidentiality at all times. CST can liaise with the police and other bodies to help ensure that any incident id dealt with properly.
CST's dedicated Student Helpline gives immediate, real-time support to students across the UK who are experiencing antisemitism.
This helpline reaffirms CST’s commitment to protecting Jewish students on campus enhancing their safety and wellbeing. The helpline will be a direct point of contact for students with CST and our many partners, offering confidential support, guidance, and access to specialist care whenever it is needed.
- Anyone can report via their website or call 08000 323263 for the National Emergency Number (24hr) after calling the police
- Students can report via their dedicated Student Helpline (24hr): 07578 201 999
Support for East and Southeast Asian communities
On Your Side
On Your Side is a UK-wide support and reporting service for East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) communities who experience racism and/or any forms of hate. It is for anyone in the UK who identifies as East and Southeast Asian, including people with mixed heritage. It is also for anyone who is perceived by others to be East and Southeast Asian and witnesses of hate towards East and Southeast Asians from any background.
On Your Side - ESEA Hate Crime and Incident Reporting
There are three ways to access support:
- A 24/7 freephone helpline (0808 801 0393) available in 9 languages, including English, Cantonese, Bisaya, Waray, Hookien, Hakka, Mandarin, Japanese, Tagalog
- A 24/7 Webchat service at OnYourSideUK.org available in 9 languages, including English, Cantonese, Bisaya, Waray, Hookien, Hakka, Mandarin, Japanese, Tagalog
- A 5-minute reporting form at OnYourSideUK.org available in 9 languages, including English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Malay
If you have been the victim of a crime, you can contact Victim Support for advice on your options to report and what support is available to you.
Providing support through a growing community of sex workers and professionals who can help you to report incidents, get content removed online and more.
They provide non-judgemental and confidential advice to those who need help with the reporting and removal of online or offline content. They can advise on reporting crimes to the police and signposting to legal advice.
To support Leeds Beckett students needing a taxi, Veezu has partnered with Leeds Beckett Students' Union to offer a Safe Rides Scheme. This service provides emergency transport for students who find themselves stuck, unable to pay and in need of a ride home.
How to use the Safe Ride Scheme
1. Call Veezu on 0113 831 4004 and quote "Student Safe Rides Scheme."
2. Provide the operator with your full name, email address, and Leeds Beckett University student ID. In the event that you do not have your student card or number to hand, please provide a leedsbeckett.ac.uk email address.
3. A car will be sent as a priority to your location.
4. Reach your destination safely. The driver will take you to a residential address, halls of residence, police station or hospital. Leeds Beckett SU will cover the fare initially.
5. Visit the Students' Union Welcome Desk in the Portland Building at City Campus within 72 hours to pay the outstanding fare.
Note: This service is for emergency use only, when you have no money/means to get home.
Non-disclosure agreements – our COMMITMENT
At LBU we are working to create a safe and respectful environment for all our colleagues and students. Therefore, we commit never to use legally binding non-disclosure agreements to silence those people with the courage to call out sexual harassment, abuse or misconduct, or other forms of harassment and bullying.
