Sexual assault and sexual harassment
I’ve been sexually harmed. What now?
Campus Care supports University of Newcastle students who experience sexual assault or sexual harassment. You can access support at any time even if you do not want to make a formal report.
Campus Care uses a victim-survivor led approach. What this means is that they will listen and believe you. You will be able to choose how to interact with them. This might be in person in a safe space, over the phone or online. Campus Care will help you understand what options are available to you. They can support you through the options you choose and explain the things that might happen. Care is an LGBTIA+ ALLY service.
What should I do if I have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment?
Campus Care is here to support you.
You can call Campus Care on +61 2 4921 8600 during business hours or email campuscare@newcastle.edu.au. You can also make an anonymous or identified report online to Campus Care.
You may also report incidents of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment to NSW Police. Campus Care can support you to make these reports.
Report sexual harm
You may make an identified report of sexual harm. You will need to log-in using your staff or student details. You will then be contacted by Campus Care to understand how we can best support you, and guide you through the options available to you through the University, and external services.
Report to Campus Care
Report Sexual Harm Anonymously
You may report sexual harm anonymously to Campus Care. Please note, that through this form we do not collect contact details, therefore we are unable to contact you for further information or support.
Report to Campus Care
Report to the police
You may report incidents of sexual assault to NSW Police. The Police have staff especially trained to manage sexual assault reports. Campus Care can also support you to make these reports.
Report to the police
NSW Police also have an online form known as a SARO (sexual assault reporting option). The SARO can be filled in anonymously or you can provide your name. The SARO is not a formal report and won’t start a criminal investigation, but it can be helpful to record what has happened while you are deciding if you want to do anything else. You can still make a formal report to police after filling in a SARO.”
You can call 1800 RESPECT or visit 1800respect.org.au at any time to speak to a trained counsellor about sexual, domestic or family violence.
How might I feel or react after experiencing sexual harm?
There is no right or wrong way to react to the experience of sexual assault and sexual harassment. You might feel fear, anger, self- blame, guilt, anxiety, and shame. You might feel something different altogether.
Always remember that sexual assault is NEVER the fault of the victim/survivor.
Where can I go for help?
There are many options available for support and advice.
Support services are available outside the uni
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