The OU's Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence Policies
Staff:  Domestic-Abuse-Policy-and-Guidance-PSP119.docx (sharepoint.com)
Students:
 Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence Policy (open.ac.uk)  

If you are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse or gender-based violence, the following signposted support might be helpful to you:
 
https://help.open.ac.uk/domestic-abuse-support-lockdown
The OU's internal support website that contains various links to different support sites. Please use this if none of the links below seem appropriate for you.

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
A grassroots federation working to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

https://womanstrust.org.uk/
Specialist mental health charity providing free counselling and therapy for women who have experienced domestic abuse. 

https://chayn.co/
Global non-profit that creates resources to support survivors of gender-based violence.

https://www.bright-sky.org.uk/
A tool managed by the charity Hestia that provides a directory of services to help you find local and national support services.

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