If you think you have experienced domestic abuse, it may be hard to know what to do or how to feel. What happened was not your fault. What you do next is your choice.
- Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured call 999.
- When dialling 999 but you feel unable to speak, the silent solution guide means that the call handler will be establish whether you are in need of assistance. If you are on a mobile you will be prompted to enter 55 on the keypad which will put you through to your local police service. Once the call handler has ascertained you need assistance but cannot talk, they can ask you questions that can be answered by tapping the phone.
- Find a safe space. If an incident has just happened, try and find somewhere you feel safe. If you are at the University you can call University Security on 07471145782 or go to your nearest University building and ask someone to phone Security for you.
- University Front Room: This is a safe, confidential space for students only and is open 2pm-8.30pm Mon-Sat (during term time). The University Front Room is a safe, confidential, drop-in service for students over the age of 18 from Arts University Bournemouth, HSU University or Bournemouth University who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Located in the temporary building next to the crossing between Talbot House and the back of Fusion Building (BU campus). How to get from AUB Student Services to The Retreat, see this video.
- Talk to a friend or someone you trust, or look at the support available to you on these pages.
- The Faith and Reflection Centre, based in Talbot House on the edge of the AUB / BU campuses, has a quiet room and offers a quiet, supportive space. Open to people of all faiths, or none, the Centre is a reassuring and secure environment.