H.A.V.E.N.

What is H.A.V.E.N.?

H.A.V.E.N. (Huddersfield Abuse and Violence Education Network) is part of a project by the Students’ Union to improve understanding of sexual and domestic abuse, in order to create a safer environment for students on campus. We’ve worked with Pennine Domestic Violence Group, a number of other local charities and academics from within our institution to create guides about personal safety and responsibility that are accessible to all students past and present! This project developed from a recognition of the need for sexual and domestic abuse education in further academic institutions and includes a continuously developing self-help guide collection.

According to a recent study, 62% of students and graduates have experienced sexual violence* (as per the definition used by Rape Crisis UK). This is a serious issue on campuses all around the UK, which we readily acknowledge as a Union, this is why we have improved our available support and resources for survivors.

Find information on the following topics through H.A.V.E.N.:

Sexual Harassment Definition, manifestations, consent, avoiding being a bystander
Sexual Assault Definition, manifestations, consent, avoiding being a bystander
Domestic Abuse Definition, manifestations, consent, avoiding being a bystander
Night Out Safety How to stay safe on a night out and what to do if things go wrong
Reporting & Policies How to report issues to the Students' Union or University
Self-Help Guide Collection A growing list of self-help guides
Charities Local and national charities that can provide information and supports