Draw the Line
The 'Draw the Line' campaign aims to promote a positive, respectful community. A major message is that it is everyone’s responsibility to help draw the line.
As part of this campaign, workshops discussing sexual consent and bystander training are delivered to new students. These are designed to raise awareness of sexual violence and harassment in higher education, and begin an important dialogue about community standards here at St George’s. This is also an important opportunity to discuss how we can best support each other.
St George's SU is working with AVA and Rape Crisis South London (RASASC) to enable students to access free, non-judgemental, and highly qualified support from Rape Crisis South London. It is for female and non-binary survivors of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual violence, sexual assault, and rape, it does not matter whether it is recent or historical. The support available is both emotional and practical, to support you through the mental and physical effects of sexual misconduct and reporting processes, if you choose to use them. This is not a counselling service, however the outreach workers will be able to signpost you to additional services you may need.
In order to access it, all you need to do is email the RASASC outreach workers Abbie and Sarah via university.support@rasasc.org.uk and say you are from St George's. You will be able to receive up to 3 support sessions with an outreach worker, but you will be supporting in accessing additional specialist services depending on your needs. This is an external service so the only information SGUL and SGSU will receive about its usage is the number of students who have used it.
The following links may help to provide you with more information:
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Who Can Help
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How/Where To Get Help
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Police/Ambulance – EMERGENCY
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999
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Police – NON-URGENT
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101
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Security SGUL
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Ext 0909
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NHS Help after rape and sexual assault
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It is important to remember that if you have been sexually assaulted, it wasn’t your fault. Sexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens. Don’t be afraid to get help [x].
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SGUL Counselling Service
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Tel: 020 8725 3628
Email: counselling@sgul.ac.uk
https://portal.sgul.ac.uk/services/counsellors/
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SU Support
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Tel: 020 8725 3628
Email: counselling@sgul.ac.uk
https://portal.sgul.ac.uk/services/counsellors/
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The Havens
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The Havens are specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. For urgent advice or to book an appointment contact us on 020 3299 6900.
https://www.thehavens.org.uk/
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Victim Support
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Supportline 24/7, every day of the year, including Christmas Day.
Tel: 08 08 16 89 111
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
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Rape and Sexual Assault - Information for Men
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How we can help you after a crime.
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Rape and Sexual Assault - Information for Women
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How we can help you after a crime.
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Victim Support South London
(Croydon, Lambeth, Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth)
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If you’ve been affected by crime, contact your local victim care team on 020 7801 1777. Lines are open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
If you need support outside of our open hours, call our Supportline on freephone 08 08 16 89 111 or request support via our website.
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Rape Crisis South London
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Rape Crisis South London run the Rape Crisis National Helpline for female survivors of sexual violence. Contact us on 0808 802 9999 (12:00 - 14:30 and 19:00 - 21:30 daily).
Visit our website for more information.
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Survivors UK: Male rape and sexual abuse support
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Tel: 020 3598 3898
Email: help@survivorsuk.org
Visit our website for more information.
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Wandsworth Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Service
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We provide free confidential help for problems such as stress, worry and low mood. We offer talking therapies for people over the age of 18. You can refer yourself or you can be referred by a healthcare professional such as your GP.
Tel: 0203 513 6264
Email: talkwandsworthadmin@swlstg.nhs.uk
Visit our website for more information.
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Samaritans UK
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Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.
Visit our website for more information.
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Elgin Edison (VP Education & Welfare) and Lon (Education & Welfare Support Officer) are available if you would like to speak to them.