Support for Student Survivors of Gendered Violence is available to Leeds Beckett students of all gender identities as a one-to-one confidential appointment on a fortnightly basis where you can talk through what you've experienced, get immediate help and find out about longer term support options. The service exists to provide a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for student victims and survivors of any of the following:

sexual assault, abuse or rape / domestic abuse / controlling relationships / harassment / stalking / any other form of violence or abuse

You’re welcome to attend if you’re not sure if you’ve experienced any of the above – talking it through may help you get clearer on what you’ve been through and whether you need support.

All the support is strictly confidential. Please email Ash on sssgv@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to book an appointment or with any questions about the service.

Appointments are available on the following dates this term:

14 November | 11:00 – 17:00

28 November | 11:00 – 17:00

12 December | 11:00 – 17:00

Ash has 16 years’ experience supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse, harassment, stalking and honour-based violence. She has worked with Leeds Domestic Violence Service, SARSVL (Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds), Caring Dads and Leeds City Council. She now offers a fortnightly service to all students at Leeds Beckett who want to talk through any experience of violence, abuse or feeling threatened. Some students who have accessed support from Ash previously have said:

‘I found the service incredibly useful after what I had experienced as I was able to express my feelings and have them validated in a way that really helped with the confusion surrounding the situation. I was also given helpful advice and information to calm myself and to work through the aftermath. This service has helped me understand I was not to blame for what happened and had helped me to forget about it and to move on from it.’

‘The service had helped me come to terms with the fact I am a domestic violence survivor. It’s not always been easy to accept that but through reflection my healing process has started. I am in a safe and peaceful place now to explore my future.’

Find out more about gendered violence here.