If you have experienced sexual harassment, you do not have to cope with it alone. Sexual harassment can happen to anyone. Support is available both within the University and from external specialist organisations.
You can use our Report + Support online platform to report any sexual assault or misconduct that you have experienced. You can report anonymously or with your contact details and we will follow this up. The University takes every report seriously and carefully considers what action to take.
Specialist Support (external services)
- SurvivorsUK: specialist support for men and non-binary people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse.
- Sexual Harassment at Work Helpline (Rights of Women): free legal advice for women who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Rape Crisis England & Wales: confidential helpline and local centres offering specialist support.
- Galop: national LGBT+ abuse helpline and specialist support.
- Respond: support for people with learning disabilities and autism who have experienced trauma or abuse.
- Revenge Porn Helpline: UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.
- The Cyber Helpline provides free, expert help for victims of cybercrime and online harm.
University support
For students
- Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs): are trained staff who provide confidential, trauma-informed support. If you would like a safe space to talk through your options, you can contact svlo@surrey.ac.ukor book in with an SVLO here.
- Campus Safety: staff trained to respond to disclosures of sexual harassment and can advise on immediate safety and reporting options.
- Centre for Wellbeing: offers confidential counselling and mental health support for students.
- University of Surrey Students Union (USSU): is a free confidential, impartial service where students can get advice and information on academic and personal issues, including advice on procedures and representation at hearings.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team: the team provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to students and staff.
- Communities Team: our communities teams are responsible for the general welfare and good conduct within the university's halls of residence.
- Extenuating circumstances: if you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened you can consider applying for extenuating circumstances (ECs).
For staff
- Human Resources (HR): guidance and support for staff and managers.
- Employee Assistance Programme (BHSF RISE): free, confidential advice 24/7 from mental health, financial and legal experts.
- Trade Unions (Unison, Unite, UCU): representation and support.
- Occupational Health: health and workplace support including adjustments, wellbeing and absence management.
- Rainbow Allies: a group of staff who show their commitment to the LGBTQI Community here at Surrey by agreeing to a number of pledges and demonstrating their support via door/computer stickers, mugs and badges.