Bishop Grosseteste Students’ Union
- See BGSU’s Hate Crime Campaign
Lincolnshire Police
- Call 999 (emergency)
- Call 101 (non-emergency)
- https://www.lincs.police.uk/
CrimeStoppers
An independent charity where you can pass on information about a crime or criminal anonymously. You won’t be asked your name and your call won’t be recorded. You can also fill in the online form on the CrimeStoppers website.
- 0800 555 111
- https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Stop Hate UK
Provide hate crime reporting services, and support for victims, witnesses and third parties.
- 0800 138 1625
- https://www.stophateuk.org/
Victim Lincs
Free and independent support and information if you are the victim of a crime and whether you have reported it or not.
- 01522 947510 (Mon – Fri 8am-4pm)
- 08 08 16 89 111 (out of hours support line with Victim Support)
- Email and Live chat support also available
- https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/lincolnshire/
Lincolnshire Rape Crisis
Service is run by women. Offers support to victims of sexual violence of all ages and genders. Offers support and information via a helpline, email, one to one support sessions, group sessions and counselling. Offers separate spaces for females and males.
- 0800 33 4 55 00
- https://www.lincolnshirerapecrisis.org.uk/
Rape Crisis (England and Wales)
Webchat and helpline available for women and girls over 16.
- 0808 802 999 (national helpline)
- Live online chat available at varying times (see website)
- https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
Spring Lodge
Sexual assault referral centre offering practical and emotional support to anyone who as been sexually assaulted or raped.
- 01522 524402
- https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/spring-lodge/home
Survivors Trust
Resources, signposting and support for all survivors of sexual assault.
- 08 08 801 0818 (various opening times)
- https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/
Safeline (National)
National male survivors helpline (for male victims of sexual abuse) and also offers live webchat, email support and text help.
- 08 08 800 5005
Survivors UK (National)
Information and support for male survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Revenge Porn Helpline
Supports adult victims of intimate image abuse. Provides advice, guidance and support for those requiring help removing intimate content that has been shared without consent online, or those that have received threats to share content online.
- 0345 6000 459 (10am-4pm Mon-Fri)
- https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
Galop
Supporting LGBTQ+ people who are victims of domestic or sexual abuse and hate crime.
- 0800 999 5428
- https://galop.org.uk/
EDAN Lincs
Charity which offers support to victims of domestic abuse in Lincolnshire.
- 01522 510041
- https://edanlincs.org.uk/
Refuge (National Domestic Abuse Helpline)
24 hour free support for women and children fleeing domestic abuse
- 08 08 2000 247
- https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Women’s Aid
- Information and advice for female victims of domestic abuse
- https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Respect (Men’s Advice Line)
Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse. Telephone helpline, webchat and email support (at varying times).
- 08 08 801 0327 (Mon – Fri 9am-8pm)
- https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
National Stalking Helpline
Get stalking advice and help. Practical information, support and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation.
- 08 08 802 0300 (Mon-Fri 9:30am – 4pm)
- https://www.suzylamplugh.org/pages/category/national-stalking-helpline
Paladin (England and Wales)
Information, advice and support for victims of physical and cyber stalking
- 020 3866 4107 (9am-3pm Mon,Tue, Thur & Fri, 10am – 5pm Wednesdays)
- https://paladinservice.co.uk/
Citizens Advice
Information on the types of harassment and your legal rights
National Bullying Helpline
Information and advice for anyone dealing with bullying
- 0300 323 0169
- https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/
Ditch the Label
Online advice, information and resources for young people dealing with bullying and harassment
The Mix
Offers a range of support, information and resources on various topics for young people under 25
- 08 08 808 4994
- https://www.themix.org.uk/
Get Safe Online
Safety information for all aspects of being online