Sexual assault or harassment
Report sexual assault or harassmentReporting sexual assault or harassment
If you are a student who has been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment, we can advise you on how to get help and support.
Sexual violence and harassment can happen to anybody; it is not your fault. You do not need to report it to us if you do not want to. This is completely your choice.
However, there is a team at Norland who can offer support to anybody who may have been affected by sexual assault, sexual harassment or rape.
Report sexual assault or harassmentWhat we can do at Norland to help
Everyone will respond to an experience of sexual violence in different ways. There is no right or wrong way. We will provide you with the support that is suitable for you within our capacity to do so, but only if you want it.
Depending in the situation we may be able to:
- Arrange transport to the police, hospital or an external support agency such as The Bridge, SARSAS, Safe Link.
- Inform relevant Norland staff about your situation on your behalf.
- Support you with applying for Exceptional Assessment Circumstances (EACs).
- Make short-term changes to housing arrangements.
We will be able to offer a primary contact for academic and pastoral support moving forward.
View additional external resourcesIf you would prefer to speak to someone outside of Norland
The Bridge is a local support service which provides free confidential advice 24 hours, seven days a week after rape and sexual assault.
SARSAS is a support service that provides support for people of all genders affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
Safe Link offers support to all victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse.
What you need to know
- If you think you have been given any type of drug, it is best to be tested within 24 hours.
- If you need emergency contraception, medication should be started within 72 hours.
- If you would like HIV prevention drugs, medication should be started within 36 hours.
- Any forensic evidence collected can be stored whilst you decide what to do next.
What can you do
Everyone reacts differently. Please do not feel under any pressure to respond in any particular way.
If you want to, you could:
- Report the incident via our internal reporting system. This can be completed anonymously.
- Provide a basic disclosure to one of our Sexual Violence Laision Officers (SVLOs) who are fully trained and will maintain your confidentiality unless there is a threat to health or safety.
- Discuss the incident and options with a member of the Student Support team at [email protected] or your personal tutor.
- Report the incident to the police. We can help you to do this if needed.
