Sexual Violence Support
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If you are a victim or survivor of sexual violence, it is important to know that what you have experienced was not your fault. No one deserves to be treated this way, no matter the circumstances. You deserve support, and you deserve to have your voice heard.
The ARU Sexual Violence Advocacy Service (SVA) is here to support you if you have been subjected to sexual violence of any form. The SVA Service will listen and believe. They will also offer practical support and advocacy.
You can access support from the SVA Service if you have been subjected to sexual violence, no matter where it took place or who it was perpetrated by. The SVA Service also supports students who were subjected to historical or child sexual abuse prior to joining ARU.
The ARU Sexual Violence Advocacy Service provides practical support and advocacy in order to help you remain studying at ARU safely.
There is no pressure to access SVA support; it should always be your choice and should be accessed when it feels right for you. If you don’t feel ready to access support yet, then that is okay.
Referring yourself for support
To self-refer for support with an ARU Sexual Violence Advocate, please register with us using our online form, and you will be contacted by an SVA to schedule an initial appointment.
You will be asked to view and agree to our Confidentiality Statement, Privacy Statement and Support Agreement when registering for support. We would be happy to also send these to you if required.
You can also book one of our 25-minute drop-in sessions, which are available between 11:00 and 12:00 every Wednesday. You can book these by emailing [email protected]
Reporting what has happened to you at ARU
If you want to formally report what has happened to you for ARU to investigate, you can find out more on our behaviour and conduct concerns page on My ARU.
You can also talk with an SVA about formally reporting to ARU. Please contact us at [email protected]
Page 15 of this guide refers to the University supporting if reporting to the police.
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