University support
(Oxford University)
It Happens Here Support Group
This is a private solidarity support group on Facebook for current or former Oxford Students who have experienced sexual violence, abuse or harassment to any degree of severity.
@survivingoxford
developed by It Happens Here
Share your story, affirmations and resources anonymously on Instagram.
Letters from Survivors
developed by It Happens Here
Express your story in any form of art, from long-form writing to poetry to visual art to audio.
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Instagram: @fromsurvivors
Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service
A team of specialist advisors at Oxford University exclusively offering support to survivors studying at the university.
They provide a safe place to be heard, offering emotional, practical and welfare support and advice to all students regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation who have been affected by sexual harassment or violence.
Advisors at the service are trained to support you at your pace, free of charge and in confidence.
Oxford University ISVA
The Oxford University independent sexual violence advisor (ISVA) exclusively supports Oxford University students in successfully navigating reporting procedures on a college and university level, as well as the legal and justice system.
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The Oxford University ISVA is employed by OSARCC and works closely alongside the Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service, but works completely independently from the University, your college or any other agencies, and will tailor their support according to your needs.
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People can be referred to the ISVA by themselves (self-referrals) or by a concerned party with the student's permission (third-party referrals).
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email OxfordUniISVA@osarcc.org.uk
call 01865 725311 (Monday to Friday)
University Counselling Service
The University Counselling Service is free and confidential. You can book an appointment with a trained professional to get support and talk through your experiences.
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SU Student Advice Service
The Student Advice Service is an independent advice and information service for Oxford University students run by trained staff of the Students' Union (SU).
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Drop-in appointments are available. See the website for more information.
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Harassment Advisory Network
A university-based service for students and staff. A group of designated individuals across different departments and colleges who can listen confidentially and clarify your options.
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"A Harassment Advisor can:
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listen to students who believe they are being harassed, to clarify the options open to them and to assist them in resolving the matter informally where possible
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discuss with a student what they may wish to say or write to the person who they feel has harassed or bullied them or to a senior member of staff who can take action
Advisors will not approach the alleged harasser on behalf of an individual."
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Call 01865 270 760
Oxford Nightline
is a completely independent listening, support and information service run for and by students.
Nightline provides the opportunity to talk to someone in confidence. 8pm-8am, 0th week to 9th week during Oxford term time.
Instant messaging available at: http://oxfordnightline.org/open-im
The Peer Support Programme
was developed in recognition of the essential role students play in supporting and encouraging one another on a day-to-day basis throughout their time at university.
Peer supporters are students who have received training to enable them to listen effectively, communicate sensitively, maintain confidentiality, respect boundaries and recognise when and how to encourage referral to professional support services.
All peer supporters abide by a Code of Practice.
Rainbow Peers
is a branch of the Peer Support programme run by Oxford University Counselling Service designed to support LGBTQ+ students in Oxford.
Peers of Colour
is a branch of the Peer Supporter programme run by the Oxford University Counselling Service. We are here to offer support to students of colour in Oxford.
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