If you think you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, there is a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
What support is available?
If you think you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted or raped there is a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
If you are a student:
AUB's Sexual Misconduct Adviser (SMA) – Based in AUB Student Services, the SMA’s role is to offer support and guidance to students who have experienced sexual misconduct and domestic abuse. They offer a safe space to discuss concerns, explain available options, including the reporting processes and accessing support services both within AUB and externally.
Whether you are a student who has experienced sexual misconduct or domestic abuse recently or in the past they are here to listen and assist without judgement. Appointments can be made using the link here.
You can contact Student Advice on studentadvice@aub.ac.uk or phone 01202 363780 or you can book an appointment with Student Services – AUB – Arts University Bournemouth through AUB Bookings.
AUB’s Wellbeing Service can offer confidential advice and guidance with any issue which impacts on your physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing. Our Wellbeing Officers have been trained to manage disclosures of sexual assault and will help identify practical strategies for managing your situation, including how to access relevant community services.
AUB’s Counselling Service is student focused and offers single therapeutic sessions for one hour booked on a session by session basis. The service adheres to the key theoretical principles of the person centred approach as its foundation; putting you in the centre of the counselling relationship. Counsellors will be genuine and non-judgemental, use advanced skills in listening and empathy and will be fully accepting of you and whatever issues you bring to the counselling session. You can request to see a male or female counsellor.
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 .
Mitigating Circumstances. If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened you can consider applying for mitigating circumstances. Our Wellbeing Officers or Counselling Service can support you to apply for mitigation.
If you are a member of staff:
Employee Assistance Programme - A confidential 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, service is provided by AXA ICAS, offering free and independent expert advice and information to AUB staff and their families.
HR: Your HR partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you, including providing information about support available via your Trade Union.
External Services and Support
- Government Advice on Domestic Abuse - How to get help
- National Domestic Violence helpline. Call 0808 2000 247 for confidential advice 24/7.
- Victim Support help anyone who has been the victim of a crime. They can support you coping with the after-effects of crime and help with reporting to the police.
- BCHA Domestic Abuse Team - help survivors of domestic abuse to escape and recover from the traumatic situations they have experienced, and to help them stay safe.
- Women’s Aid. Support for women and children in domestic abuse situations.
- Mankind. Their confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner). Freephone 0808 8001170 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
- National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse helpline run by Galop provides emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Call 0800 999 5428 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday (open until 8 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays).