Sexual harm support, advocacy, information and prevention education for students and staff of the University of Otago.

Age: All students and staff of the University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka

Region: Dunedin and other Otago of University Campuses

Description:

We are a place of shelter to reduce the impact of sexual violence within the University of Otago campus communities. The centre is one unified space that provides sexual violence related support and education to all students and staff.

Services for Students:

• Support for survivors both current and historical
• A welcoming space and someone to listen
• Referrals for resources on campus (e.g. Student Health, Queer Support, Te Huka Mātauraka, Disability Information & Support, OUSA Support)
• Referrals for resources off campus (ACC Sensitive Claims, Court Victim Advisor, ŌCASA)
• Accompaniment to Proctor, Police or HR (if desired)
• Discussion of options to help you stay at university
• Support and guidance if you are caring for a friend, family member or colleague

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Services for Staff:

• Help staff to support students who have disclosed issues of sexual harm
• Workshops on sexual harm (including Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence for Staff Members)
• Support for survivors of sexual harm current or historic

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Prevention Education:

CommUNIty 102 is a workshop designed for first year Otago students in Colleges which looks at relationships, consent, potential social pressures students might face and how they can respond to these. It is discussion based and puts the emphasis on how students can look out for each other and build an awesome community during their first year at uni.

HYBRID - Helping You the Bystander to Respond Intervene and Disclose
This programme will provide students in leadership positions or those training in a professional programme with the skills to support peers, colleagues, clients and residents, who have disclosed an experience of sexual violence. During the workshop they will reflect on boundaries of their roles and learn some strategies for intervening in challenging situations. Participants will come to understand that everyone has an important role to play in the intervention and prevention of sexual violence, and as leaders they have the unique opportunity to be pro-social role models. 

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How to Access:

To make an appointment, call (03) 479 3790 or 0800 479 379.
Text: 021 278 3795
Email:

Or come along during our walk-in hours, no appointment necesssary.