Think
- Are they in immediate danger? If they are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can call 999 (or 112 from a mobile).
- Find a safe space. If an incident has just happened try and find somewhere they feel safe. If this isn't possible and they are scared or fearful they can go directly to the Student Information & Welfare centre on your campus.
Support: - Staff and students can go to the Student Info & Welfare Centre on campus.
- Students can then speak with Student Info & Welfare team or Safeguarding Officer and staff can contact their HR Adviser.
Talk
- To your friend or colleague. Talking things through with someone they trust can sometimes help.
- Staff and students can go to the Student Info & Welfare Centre on campus.
- Students can then speak with Student Advisers or Safeguarding Officer and staff can contact their HR Adviser
Report
- Report and Support Students and staff can report an incident using the College’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an adviser. If you choose to talk to an adviser they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
- College Complaints Process & Procedure If you choose to make a formal complaint to the College about a student or member of staff there is a process and procedures that set out the steps you will need to follow.
- To report the crime of sexual assault please contact the police
- Information from Police Scotland about reporting sexual crimes is available here
Get Support
If you think you or someone you know has been sexually harassed or assaulted there is a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
For students
· Student Counselling Service: The College’s team of professional counsellors, psychotherapists and mental health workers offers confidential support.
· Access support through our Time to Talk Helpline 0141 272 3786 from 1pm – 3pm, Monday to Friday. The helpline is staffed by trained counsellors.
· Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Our Equality & Diversity Lead provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to students and staff. Contact Caroline at report&support@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
· Student Information & Welfare - This College service offers support and advice on issues affecting your student life, with signposting and referral to more specialist services. If you're not sure where to go, this is a good place to start.
The Student Info & Welfare Centres on each campus are Police Scotland Third party hate crime reporting centres Hate crime - Police Scotland
· Student Advisers can talk through the College's procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
For staff
- Human Resources- If you are a member of staff or manager your HR adviser will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
- Staff Employee Assistance Programme
- Access support through our Time to Talk Helpline 0141 272 3786 from 1pm – 3pm, Monday to Friday. Trained counsellors staff the helpline.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Our Equality & Diversity Lead provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to students and staff. Contact Caroline at report&support@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
- The Student Info & Welfare Centres on each campus are Police Scotland Third party hate crime reporting centres Hate crime - Police Scotland
Specialist support is available if you think you have been a victim of any form of GBV.
A list of organisations can be found below-
A list of organisations can be found below-
AMINA - THE MUSLIM WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE - 08088 01 03 01
Helpline open: Monday to Friday 10.00 am until 4.00 pm
ARCHWAY GLASGOW - 0141 211 8175
Accessible 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
GLASGOW EAST WOMEN'S AID - 0141 773 3533
Monday and Friday - 9.30 am to 1.30 pm
Tuesday to Thursday - 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Tuesday to Thursday - 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
GLASGOW WOMEN'S AID - 0141 553 2022
Helpline 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
HEMAT GRYFFE WOMEN'S AID - 0141 353 0859
Monday to Friday - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
GLASGOW & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE - 08088 00 00 14
Helpline every day from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm and Monday to Thursday 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
THE TARA SERVICE - 0141 276 7724
Support available 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
BREATHING SPACE - 0800 8385 87
Helpline open Monday to Thursday 6.00 pm until 2.00 am and 24 hours at weekends
FGM HELPLINE - 0800 028 3550
Helpline open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
FORCED MARRIAGE HELPLINE (Scotland) - 0800 027 1234
Helpline open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
FORCED MARRIAGE HELPLINE (UK) - 0800 5999 247
Helpline open 9.00 am until 9.00 pm 365 days a year.
Support for male victims (rapecrisisscotland.org.uk)
Victim Support Help and support for victims of crime
SAMH Scotland’s National Mental Health Charity
Victim Support Help and support for victims of crime
SAMH Scotland’s National Mental Health Charity
Mental Health and Wellbeing
1 in 4 people is affected by a mental health problem in any year and it is estimated that around 1 in 5 people has contemplated suicide or self-harm.
For students
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, the Student Counselling Service offers confidential help and is open to all students.
- GCCSA Mental Health Support for Students
- Contact our Mental Health Coordinator, Kirsten at report&support@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
For staff
- Contact your HR adviser
- Employee Assistance Programme- MCL Medics
- Access support through our Time to Talk Helpline 0141 272 3786 from 1pm – 3pm, Monday to Friday. Trained counsellors staff the helpline.