Support for students alleged to have engaged in harmful behaviour

There are options for seeking support and advice, both on and off campus, if you have been alleged to have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour.

The Tauria—Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team can provide you with confidential information and advice about the support available within the University and wider community. They can help you understand what is involved in any formal student misconduct process, what your rights are, and work with you to identify your needs and ensure you are receiving appropriate support.

You will not be paired with the same staff member who is supporting a student with a complaint.

University support

Mauri Ora—Student Health and Counselling

Students can access general practice medical services and confidential counselling support on campus.

You can find more information about Mauri Ora—Student Health and Counselling on their website or by calling +64 4 463 5308.

Hall of Residence

If you are living in one of the University’s residential halls and want to talk to someone, you can contact:

Services in the community

VUWSA Advocates

VUWSA Advocates can provide independent and confidential advice to students who have been alleged to have engaged in harmful behaviour, and can support you through any University processes.

Need to Talk

Need to Talk is a free call or text service, available 24 hours a day. You can talk or text a trained counsellor for free.

You can contact them if:

  • you are feeling anxious or just need someone to talk to
  • you are feeling down or overwhelmed.

You can text or call them on 1737.

Safe To Talk

Safe To Talk is a 24/7 phone and web-based service that provides access to a trained specialist. They offer information about medical, emotional, and behavioural issues related to harmful experiences.

They provide:

  • contact with a trained specialist at any time, day or night
  • answers to questions about sexual harm
  • referral to specialists in your area
  • information for family and friends wanting to support someone.

They can speak to you in more than 40 different languages—ask about the language line when you call.

You can call them on 0800 044 334.

WellStop

WellStop provides assessment and a range of treatment services to adults of any gender who have engaged in harmful or abusive sexual behaviour. Further information is available on the WellStop website.