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If you or a Newcastle University student you know is suffering from domestic abuse, Newcastle University will support you.
Domestic abuse is a crime.
Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour on the part of the abuser designed to control a current to ex-partner. It can happen at any point in a relationship, including after the relationship has ended.
It can include coercion, threats, stalking, as well as sexual and physical violence. This can occur at any point in a relationship, even after the relationship has ended. Domestic abuse can also be carried out through email, text and phone messages (known as technology mediated violence and abuse).
Anyone changing their behaviour because they are fearful of a current or ex-partner’s reaction, is experiencing abuse.
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity.
Domestic abuse is never the fault of the person who is experiencing it.
Out of office hours please call University Security on 0191 208 6817 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
The Newcastle University Counselling team provide counselling for students who may be struggling with life concerns, such as domestic abuse, which cause unmanageable emotional or psychological distress. Students will be linked to the correct internal or external support system via an assessment process.
If you're concerned about the wellbeing of a student, contact the Student Health and Wellbeing Consultancy Service on 0191 208 3333 during office hours or email: wellbeingconsultancy@newcastle.ac.uk
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic there has been a rise in the number of domestic abuse cases in the UK. This could be caused by many factors, such as people spending more time together due to lockdown restrictions and the unclear nature of this unprecedented situation.
Lock down rules can be breached to keep a person safe.
No matter what the cause domestic abuse is never an acceptable outcome and the university will support you through this.
The UK Government has provided more information regarding domestic abuse and Covid-19 which can be found here.
