Each year nearly 2 million people in the UK suffer some form of domestic abuse and we are here to tell you that #YouAreNotAlone. This campaign has been introduced to De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) to raise awareness of these issues and normalise talking about them.
This is government campaign, under the hashtag #YouAreNotAlone, aims to reassure those affected by domestic abuse that support services remain available during this difficult and uncertain time.
We have also teamed up with the Mandala Project and have listed organisations and support services for anyone that has been a victim of domestic violence.
If you are going through a dark period, just know that you are not alone and help is closer than you think. We believe in you.
If you are a DMU student who has been affected by Domestic Abuse you can access support through the Mandala Project when DMU is open by calling our phone line between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday
Phone - 0116 2078309
Email - themandalaproject@dmu.ac.uk
Here are some useful numbers outside of the Mandala Project’s opening hours:
DMU Security
Available year-round 24 hours, 7 days a week
01162577642
United Against Violence Abuse (UAVA)
Local to Leicester, open between 8am-8pm
08088020028
National Domestic Abuse helpline
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
08082000247
Victim Support
Open Monday -Saturday, 9am-6pm
08009539595
support@victimfirst.pnn.gov.uk
Please note The Mandala Project will close for Christmas & New Year from Friday 18th December 2020 at 5pm and we will reopen our service on Monday 4th December 2021 at 9am.
If you are at risk of immediate harm now or need urgent assistance please call 999