Reporting options
Police - 101 (non-emergency); 999 (emergency)
Campus Security
The Security Control Room is located at the Kydd Building (main reception area)
Emergency phone number 01382-308222 or for internal calls ext 2222
Non- emergency phone number 01382-308008 or for internal calls ext 8008 24 Hour
Our Campus Security are always on hand and ready to help you however they are not a substitute for the Emergency Services. If an incident is ongoing or you are at risk or in danger, please call 999.
Report and Support
Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report Support (linked). You can choose to do this anonymously or you can leave your email address to seek further support from Student Services. If you choose to talk to an adviser at Student Services they will be able to guide you through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
Support
Rape Crisis Scotland
Offers free and confidential support and information by phone or email. It is for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. The helpline can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you would like longer-term support.
Helpline number: 08088 01 03 02 (only between 6pm and midnight)
D/deaf and hard of hearing minicom number: 0141 353 3091
https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (WRASAC)
WRASAC offers support to women (including trans women) and young people of all genders, who have been affected by sexual violence, abuse or exploitation at any point in their lives. WRASAC also offers an advocacy service for people of all genders who are in the process of, or are considering reporting sexual violence to the police. Additionally, WRASAC offer a service for women affected by commercial sexual exploitation.
Advisory Service
This University 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.
https://intranet.abertay.ac.uk/support/student-services/advisory/
Counselling and Mental Health Service
Counselling Service and Mental Health support. The University’s team of professional counsellors and mental health advisors offers confidential support. You can contact the teams at counselling@abertay.ac.uk.
Abertay Student Association Advice
This is a confidential, impartial service where students can get advice and information on academic and personal issues, including advice on procedures and representation at hearings.
NHS24
Tel. 111
Samaritans
Someone to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can talk to the Samaritans about any thoughts or feelings you have, they won't tell you what to do.
Tel: 116 123 (Freephone)
https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland
Victim Support
If you have experienced a hate crime, you can contact Victim Support for free and confidential help. They can explain the options available to you and give you emotional support. The Supportline operates 24/7.
Tel: 0808 1689 111 (Freephone)
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Support for staff
Your Line Manager.
If you feel comfortable doing so, you should report any incidents to your line manager. They will be able to discuss the support available and professional services you can access.
Local Human Resource Contacts.
If you are a member of staff or manager your HR partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
Trade Unions.
There are two trade unions that represent staff at the University: Unison and UCU.