Help a survivor (Listen, Support, Refer)
When someone experiences gender-based violence, the people they choose to talk to about it play a vital role. .
Some victim/survivors wish to disclose their experience while other victim/survivors choose to disassociate from the experience and avoid recognition or engagement with the topic. All of these reactions are normal and it’s important to support a victim/survivor in making choices that feel comfortable to them.
It can be difficult to know how to respond and you may be unsure about how to help. Read the steps below to make sure that your response is non-judgemental, compassionate and supportive.
4. Report
If the victim/survivor gives you permission to share their experience, you can submit an anonymous form to UQ Safer Communities so that we can appropriately track and report on incidents of gender-based violence.
Submit an anonymous disclosure
Why should I submit a report?
To improve our policies and support services, UQ needs to track and report on incidents of gender-based violence.
Reports can be kept anonymous and no further action needs to be taken. The choice is with the victim/survivor on how they intend to proceed.
Need emergency support?
If you are experiencing an emergency or need urgent support in relation to an experience of sexual assault or harassment, then you can call:
- +61 7 3365 3333 UQ Security for on campus emergencies
- 000 for immediate police or ambulance assistance
- 1800 Respect 1800 737 732 for 24/7 counselling support
- Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) 07 3646 5207 for 24/7 Acute Response
- External community support options in Queensland
