If you have/are experiencing coercive behaviour/domestic abuse there are many support options available to both students and staff.
Support for students
The first point of contact for areas relating to student support and advice would be to email Student Support using svlo@aber.ac.uk. They will be able to point you in the right direction with regards to which service may be suitable to your needs.
We can arrange for you to meet with a specialist member of our Anti-Harassment and Violence team. This may be a Sexual Violence Liaison Officer (SVLO) - An SVLO can listen and discuss the options available to you through external services and within the university. Your appointed SVLO can also liaise with these external services and University staff where required and will provide ongoing 'wrap around' care and support.
West Wales Domestic Abuse service can offer specialist support https://www.westwalesdas.org.uk/ They have a drop-in session in the University on the first Thursday of every month and this is held in the Student Welcome centre – Student Services : Aberystwyth University Our team can also help refer you into this service.
If you are living on campus and there is an emergency call 999 or Security on 01970 622649 or mobile 07889 596220 - https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/efr/campus-security/
Live Fear Free Helpline - 0808 80 10 800 https://www.gov.wales/live-fear-free This helpline provides help and advice about violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Their helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Support outside of the University
It can sometimes be helpful to get in touch with local or national organisations for additional support, or if you would prefer to speak to someone outside the university.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline Freephone, 24-hour helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Call 0808 2000 247, or write using their live chat through this website Monday-Friday, 3pm-10pm, or visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk to access live chat Monday-Friday 3-10pm
West Wales Domestic Abuse service can be contacted directly on 01970 625585 https://www.westwalesdas.org.uk/
Bawso 0800 7318147 freephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - provides practical and emotional prevention, protection and support services to Black Minority Ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.www.bawso.org.uk/en/
ManKind helpline for male victims of domestic abuse: Call 01823 334244 weekdays 10am -4pm https://mankind.org.uk/
Galop National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline. Call 0800 999 5428 Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-8pm https://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse
Karma Nirvana the national Honour Based Abuse Helpline for women experiencing honour based abuse or facing a forced marriage, Call 0800 5999 247 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm https://karmanirvana.org.uk/
Citizens Advice (Domestic abuse) for information on domestic abuse and the law. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse/
If you're worried someone might see you have been on this page, find out how to cover your tracks online. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/what-is-domestic-abuse/cover-your-tracks-online/
Opting out of Emergency Alerts – Though the government’s emergency alerts contain life-saving information and should be kept switched on for your own safety. You can opt out of emergency alerts. For example, victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone may find it appropriate to turn off alerts. For more information see https://www.gov.uk/alerts/opting-out