Student guide to harassment and sexual misconduct
Help and support
If you think you have experienced harassment and/or sexual misconduct, you can choose whether to report it.
You may choose to tell someone you trust at your university or college – such as a personal tutor – or you could approach your students' union.
Some universities and colleges may have anonymous online reporting tools.
Your university, college or students' union will be able to advise you on the support services available to you, such as student wellbeing services or academic support.
Organisations that can help
There are a number of national organisations and charities that may be able to support you:
- PoliceExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
Practical information about reporting incidents and the police force in your area. - Citizens AdviceExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
Citizens Advice has more information about what you can do if you’ve experienced, or know someone who has experienced, a hate incident or crime. - Rape Crisis England and WalesExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
Rape Crisis can help you find a Rape Crisis Centre, get online emotional support, or find information and self-help tools. - NSPCC Abuse in Education helplineExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
Provides victims of abuse with the appropriate support, advice and onward action, including on contacting professionals or the police if they wish. - TellMamaExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
TellMama offers a secure service that allows people from across England to report any form of anti-Muslim abuse. - Disability Rights UKExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
Disability Rights UK has a disabled students' helpline, providing advice to disabled students studying in England. They also campaign to improve disabled people's rights and to tackle hostility, bullying and hate crime. - Community Security TrustExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
The Community Security Trust is a charity that protects British Jews from antisemitism.
Published 08 March 2022
Last updated 31 July 2024 + show all updates
Last updated 31 July 2024 + show all updates
31 July 2024 - We have updated the page following publication of our new condition of registration.
13 October 2022 - Refreshed list of organisations.
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