Sexual Abuse Support at the University of Surrey

The University of Surrey has a team of dedicated Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs)

While many students are settling into university life after fresher's week, it's a good time to familiarise yourself with the many services on offer to help you enjoy your studies.

The University of Surrey has a team of specially trained Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs) who can support anyone who has been affected by rape or sexual abuse.

It doesn't matter if the incident occurred before you joined the university, if it's affecting your university life, they can support you.

They can help with:

Getting you moved from university accommodation, or moving the perpetrator if they live near you
Moving or postponing exams if you are struggling to cope
Signposting to other, suitable services for further support
Giving help and advice

All of their services are confidential, and they will not inform the university if you get in touch. To contact the SVLOs at Surrey University, email: svlo@surrey.ac.uk

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If you need our help, please get in touch. Details of all the services we offer and how to reach us are on our Get Support page

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