If you have been affected by cyberbullying, cyberflashing, revenge porn or sextortion:
- Do not respond or engage with the person who has been contacting you.
- Screenshot or screenrecord messages, then block the person who has been contacting you.
- Report to the platform - information on how to do this is here.
- Speak to someone you trust or make a report on Report and Support.
- Cyberflashing, revenge porn and sextortion are all illegal so you may wish to consider reporting to the Police. The University can help you to do this.
Take care of yourself
It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, you might want to talk to someone:
Support for Students
- Your Faculty SaRA -You can talk to a Faculty Student Support and Retention Advisor (SaRA). See my record for contact details. If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened they can help explain our extenuating circumstances and support to study procedures.
- Student Support and Success - This University service offers support and advice on any issues affecting your student life, with signposting and referral to more specialist services. If you're not sure where to go, this is a good place to start. Find them in the Winton Building on the King Alfred quarter.·
- Residential Support - If you are a student in Halls, there are live-in wardens, residential assistants and 24-hour first-aid trained security as well as police liaison. The team can be an important source of guidance and support for students.
Support for Staff
- People and Culture - If you are a member of staff or manager, the People and Culture team will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
- University Employee Assistance Programme – This offers staff telephone and online advice, support and counselling.
External Support
The Revenge Porn Helpline supports adults in the UK who have experienced intimate image abuse.
The Cyber Helpline has information and advice about many different aspects of online safety.
General advice on updating privacy settings: