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Support
University Support
When a person experiences gender based violence, it is very common to experience difficult feelings and impacts. You may feel anxious, depressed, ashamed, angry or numb. These feelings are a natural and understandable response to trauma. It’s OK to feel this way. You may find it difficult to concentrate at university or experience impacts such as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety and insomnia. Every person’s experience is different and so too is their response.
However you might be feeling is OK and you don’t have to cope on your own. You deserve to be supported with this. It may help to speak to someone you trust. There is a range of people within and beyond the university who can offer support and guidance if that is something you would like.
Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (WRASAC)
WRASAC offers support to women (including trans women) and young people of all genders, who have been affected by sexual violence, abuse or exploitation at any point in their lives. WRASAC also offers an advocacy service for people of all genders who are in the process of, or are considering reporting sexual violence to the police. Additionally, WRASAC offer a service for women affected by commercial sexual exploitation. You can find more information about the services at wrasac.org.uk
The Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
A 24 hour helpline here to support anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. They provide a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls. More about their services can be found here: sdafmh.org.uk/
Helpline number: 0800 027 1234
Dundee Women’s Aid
Dundee Women’s Aid offers confidential information and support to women who are worried or frightened about how their partner is treating them. They offer support over the phone, in their offices or in the community. The support is available whether you choose to stay with or leave your partner. You can find more information about the services at dundeewomensaid.co.uk
Rape Crisis Scotland
Free helpline, open every day from 6pm till midnight. It offers free and confidential support and information by phone or email. It is for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. The helpline can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you would like longer-term support. We can arrange for language interpreters if your first language is not English. Find out more here: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Helpline number: 08088 01 03 02
D/deaf and hard of hearing minicom number: 0141 353 3091
If you have experienced any form of gender-based violence, Abertay Students’ Association are here to listen to you, believe you and help you to understand the support options available to you.
We offer a safe space to discuss issues you may be facing and can provide you with information and guidance on how to access the services available within and beyond the university e.g. counselling service.
You can email saadvice@abertay.ac.uk
