If you, or someone you know, have been a victim of domestic abuse and/or coercive control, it may be hard to know what to do or how to feel. That’s okay. 

What happened was not your fault, you’re not alone, and what you do next is your choice. 

Are you in Immediate Danger?

• On Campus Security: Lancaster 07809 190566, Carlisle 07809 190530, Ambleside 07809 190531
• Off Campus, Emergency Services: 999
• If you are Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, a Text Phone is available on: 18000

Find a Safe Space 

• A Safe Space: If you cannot access a safe space, then try to find a space which makes you feel most comfortable and safe from harm. 
• What is Domestic Abuse and/or Coercive Control? You may find it useful to think about what is meant by domestic abuse and/or coercive control and examples of this behaviour. 

I would like to speak to someone about my options

• Report an incident: If you submit a report with details, a member of the Student Services team will be in touch soon. Your report will not trigger a formal complaints process, and the advisor can confidentially speak to you about both your reporting and support options. You will never be forced to submit a report to the Police, or a Formal Complaint to the University- as this is your choice.  

• ACAS:  gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice.
• Citizens Advice:  give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. 

I would like to formally report what happened

• Report an incident: if you submit a report with details, a member of the Student Services team will be in touch soon. Student Services advisors can help outline your formal reporting options (for both students and staff), as well as describing what these processes might look like and what an investigation would entail. 

I would like emotional or more general support

• Report an incident: if you submit a report with details, a member of the Student Services team will be in touch soon. Please remember that submitting a report with details through You Report, We Support, means that someone will be able to personally talk you through your support options and tailor advice to your needs. You will never be forced to submit a formal report. 
• Wellbeing Support Services: the University’s dedicated wellbeing services can support you with practical and emotional issues impacting your wellbeing or mental health and aspects of University life, including referrals for counselling and psychology support. 
• Students' Union: can provide support, advocacy and advice to students even if they do not wish to report.
• Personal Tutors: if your studies have been affected by an incident, your personal tutor could help to explain your options with regards to academic support.
• Togetherall: both students and staff can access the online community, which supports populations with their mental health and wellbeing – helping with feels of anxiety, depression, isolation and stress, to relationship problems and lifestyle challenges. Togetherall have a network of trained professionals providing 24/7 support around the world. 
  
  

I would like to do nothing

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