Useful Training
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*Q Consent training
*A As part of preventing harassment and misconduct, we want to support all our students to learn about consent and communicating about boundaries. As a starting point, try the University’s Disclosure and Consent eLearning course.
*Q Bystander Intervention training
*A Many of our students want to know how to support a friend who may have experienced harassment or misconduct. Find out how you can be a great friend and effective bystander by completing the University’s Bystander Intervention eLearning course.
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University Policies
Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy
Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure
External Resources
Some of the following resources are for educational purposes and are not a means of support.
Victim Support: free, indepedent and confidential advice if you need help after crime
Consent
Devon and Cornwall Police - The Good Consent Guide
Sexual consent: Do you get it - Interactive quiz about consent
Sexual Violence and Sexual Abuse
Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC): Helpline: +44 300 3034626.
NHS information: Help after rape and sexual assault, including your nearest Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).
First Light: Supporting people in Devon, Cornwall & Wiltshire who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Survivors Gateway: A vast selection of self-help guides and resources from various organisations.
Operation Emotion: Plymouth-based charity for male survivors of sexual abuse.
Survivors UK: Offer a range of support services including counselling and therapy appointments as well as online chat in the field of male sexual violence.??SurvivorsUK?welcome anyone who identifies as male, trans, non-binary or has identified as male in the past.
Male Survivors Partnership: Consortium of male survivor services working together to better support male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation in the UK
Sexual Abuse Listening Therapy (SALT South West): Plymouth-based charity providing listening therapy for individuals, couples, carers and families in the area of childhood sexual abuse.
SupportLine: specialises in providing emotional support for adult survivors of childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse.? Website has an A to Z of resources and links on a wide range of topics.
Imkaan : the only UK-based, second-tier women's organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and?minoritised?women and girls.
Karma Nirvana: get help if you are experiencing Honour Based Abuse or facing a forced marriage.
Discrimination
Equality Advisory Support Service: has a Helpline to give information and guidance on discrimination and human rights issues.
Stop Hate UK: a charity that provides independent and confidential support to people affected by Hate Crime
True Vision: a police-funded site which provides information about hate crimes, how you can get support and the ability to report incidents online.
Race/ Religion
Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks (MAMA): is a secure and reliable service that allows people from across England to report any form of Anti-Muslim abuse. Can also refer you for support through partner agencies
The Community Security Trust (National Organisation for Jewish victims): provides security advice and training for Jewish communal organisations, schools and synagogues
Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT): work to end racism and discrimination against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and to protect the right to pursue a nomadic way of life.
GATE Herts (A national reporting service): a hate incident reporting site and support service that is run by and for Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities in the UK
LGBT
UoP Transgender and Non-Binary Support Society: a student led society which aims to provide a safe and comfortable space for transgender, nonbinary, and gender questioning students to meet and socialise.
UoP LGBT+ Society : a student led society which represents LGBT+ students, champions their rights and runs regular socials.
Intercom Trust: a local South West based charity which can point you in the right direction for support, including a confidential helpline.
Supporting Trans and Non-Binary People: this leaflet from Sari is a useful guide for cisgender people on how you can best support trans and non-binary people in your life.
Galop: national organisation supporting LGBT victims
LGBT Consortium: have a large directory of their member organisations and work to build the resource, sustainability and resilience of LGBT+ groups, organisations and projects across the UK
Albert Kennedy Trust: supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.
LGBT Foundation : a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
Stonewall: campaign charity which stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere.
Regard: provides information, advice and support to LGBTQi disabled people
Trans Unit: a directory of transgender support groups across the UK
Beaumont Society: the largest and longest established transgender support gorup in the UK
TransEDU: open-access resources, guidance and training materials for the univeristy and college sector
Disability
Disability Information and Advice Line (DIAL) : provide information and support to individuals living with disability throughout the United Kingdom.
Mencap: a charity providing advice and support and information to work for a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Mind: provide support and advice for those experiencing mental health problems.
Respond: a national charity providing therapy and specialist support services to people with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma
Scope: provide practical information and emotional support for disabled people and campagin for a better society