Sexual Misconduct Support

Our Sexual Violence and Misconduct Liaison Officers (SVLOs) are trained to support students who have been directly or indirectly affected by recent or historical incidents of sexual violence or misconduct. 

What is a Sexual Violence Liaison Officer - SVLO?

The role of an SVLO is to assist the reportee or reported access the support they need following an incident of sexual violence. The SVLO will explain the persons options without judgement or pressure on the person to take action. They can assist in signposting to specialist services, health care, sexual violence centres, the Police and reporting procedures within the University. They take on the single point of contact role to support the student.  

How do I contact a University SVLO?

You can contact the team through the cause for concern form. If it is an emergency situation you need to contact 999 for immediate help.

Please let us know if you would prefer to be supported by an SVLO of a certain gender, and we will do our best to try and meet that choice. We can officer support via telephone, email, video calls or face-to-face appointment. 

Can an SVLO help me?

SVLOs can support reportees and the reported students. Different SVLOs will be allocated to each person. They can support any student who has experienced sexual violence, harassment, abuse, misconduct, inappropriate behaviour, regardless of whether it has been officially reported.

The sexual violence can be current, or historic. If you believe you may have experienced sexual violence, you can reach out to a trained SVLO who can support. If in doubt please get in touch.

Meet the SVLO Team

Amelia Jensen - University of Derby

My name is Amelia, I am one member of the Counselling and Mental Health Team who is also trained as a Sexual Violence Liaison Officer. I am passionate about supporting students who have experienced sexual violence or assault. I hope to be a compassionate, non-judgemental, listening ear, and a person who can support you while navigating through life at this time. You are not alone.

Amelia Jensen
SVLO
James Stanney University of Derby

Having supported students at the University for many years I felt it was important to be trained as an SVLO, so I am best able to assist those who have been affected by sexual violence and misconduct. I believe it is important as an institution to build and strengthen practices in this area so none of our students feel they are alone when facing a situation of this nature.

James Stanney
SVLO
Sarah Jones - University of Derby

My name is Sarah; I am part of the Disability Advisor Team who carries out the role of a trained Sexual Violence Liaison Officer. I trained to be a SVLO as I want to provide compassionate, non-judgemental support to help students navigate their choices around their experience with sexual violence.

Sarah Jones
SVLO
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