Its happened to me

Experiencing antisemitism can have a significant impact on your wellbeing and sense of safety. What has happened is not your fault, and you are not alone.

You can access support at any time, and you can choose what feels right for you.

Report 

Antisemitism affects individuals and communities. Reporting what has happened can help you access support and enables the University to take action.

• Report to the University and get Support. Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an adviser. If you choose to talk to an adviser they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence. 
• University Procedures. If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University about a student or member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow. 
• Police Some forms of discrimination might also break criminal law, in which case you can report to police. In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger you should dial 999.  Otherwise, you can call 101, report online or visit your local police station to report a crime. 

Reporting is a big decision and all of the support services linked to above can support you with this, if you decide to make a police report. 

University Support 

For Students

• Student Life Adviser. An adviser can talk through the University's procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence. 
• Residential Life Team. Whether it is a Residential Life Advisers (RLA) or your neighbourhood Student Services Resident (SSR), if you are living in UEA residences there is someone to talk to.   
• Advice(su) is part of the Student Union, a free and confidential service that operates independently to the University. Advice(su) can support students who are going through the university disciplinary process for an alleged breach in the General Regulations for Students. They can explain what options are available, help you understand what will happen, and attend meetings in a support capacity. They can also help you appeal or complain if you are unhappy with the process.
• UEA Jewish Society (JSoc) offers a student-led community where you may find connection, peer support, and a sense of community
• Exceptional circumstances. If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened you can consider applying for exceptional circumstances.
• Student Services Hub has a range of resources which you may find helpful.

For Staff

• HR Business Partners. A business partner can talk through the options available whether the incident involved another staff member at UEA, a student, or a visitor to campus. 
• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme. This free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year service is available to all UEA  staff. The programme offers confidential support independent from UEA, with professional consultation, counselling, information, resources and referrals to services in your local area.

As a student or member of staff, you may also wish to access Chaplaincy or faith-based support if this feels important to you. This can offer a space to talk and access support related to your faith, identity, or community.

Specialist and Community Support

• Speak to a friend. Talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help. 
• Norwich Synagogue provides a local Jewish community space offering support, connection and community activities.
• Community Security Trust (CS) helps those who are victims of anti-Semitic hatred, harassment or bias. 
• Union of Jewish Students (UJS) provides information and support for Jewish students, including guidance on responding to antisemitism
• Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) works to challenge antisemitism through advocacy, education, and support for those affected
• Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties.
• Stop Hate in Norfolk (SHiN) is a a resource for everyone who wants to work towards tackling Hate in Norfolk.
• Citizens Advice provides some information on bullying, harassment and hate crime people may experience. 
• True Vision offers guidance on reporting hate crime and hate incidents. If you do not wish to talk to anyone in person about the incident or wish to remain anonymous, there is an online form for reporting hate crime; you can report non-crime hate incidents to the police to try and prevent any escalation in seriousness. 
• Victim Support. If you report a crime to the police, they should automatically ask you if you would like help from an organisation like Victim Support. But anyone affected by crime can contact them directly – you don’t need to talk to the police to get Victim Support help.