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Croeso i bob myfyriwr ledled de Cymru! Noder, mae'r wybodaeth ar y dudalen hon hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. |
Welcome to all students across South Wales! Please note, the information provided on this page is also available in Welsh. |
Mae ein gwefan yn gwbl ddwyieithog, a gallwch gyfnewid rhwng y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg, yn dibynnu ar eich dewis eich hun, gan ddefnyddio'r botwm ar waelod pob tudalen. |
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Safer Students aims to provide crime prevention, safety and general advice for all university students across South Wales.
Safer Students is a collaborative project between South Wales Police and all south Wales universities (Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of South Wales (Treforest & Atrium), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Swansea University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David).
Our dedicated Student Liaison Officers are on hand to help you settle in to your new campus and also to provide you with the knowledge you need to keep yourself and your friends safe.
Your local University Liaison Officers for all Cardiff and USW students are:
Swansea University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David University Liaison Officers are:
For University of South Wales, Treforest, your Student Liaison Officer is:
South Wales is one of the safest places to study in the UK, and we want to keep it that way. So whether you’re in Cardiff, Swansea or Treforest, you can stay safe, play safe and study safe by taking our advice. Scroll down for further information.
If you need to report an incident you can do so by:
Your house should be your safe space, so let’s keep it that way:
Remember, you can register your valuables over at www.immobilise.com
Make sure your night out is memorable for all the right reasons.
If you're on a night out and you need help take advantage of our Help Point/Safety Bus services.
The Help Point is based in Swansea at the rear of the car park on The Strand and is staffed with nurses, paramedics, St Johns Ambulance and the police.
The Cardiff Safety Bus patrols the city centre every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night and will provide help to anyone who needs it. They are also around on all Varisty days and any other big events.
We’re working hard to break the chain between drug use and crime but we need your help.
For more information and support please visit DAN 24/7.
Spiking is when someone puts alcohol or drugs into another person’s drink or body without their consent or knowledge.
This is illegal even if no other offences committed.
People can also be the victims of needle spiking, which is injecting someone with drugs without their consent.
Spiking can happen to anyone anywhere – no matter their gender, sexuality or ethnicity – and can be carried out by strangers or by people you know.
Call 999 or 101 to report it to the police.
We need to know about every possible spiking so we can investigate even if no other crime has taken place.
If you are out in a bar or club, you can report to a member of staff who will be able to help and support you.
If you are injured or have symptoms you are worried about after being spiked, call 111.
If you think you've been sexually assaulted, go to your nearest sexual assault referral centre (SARC) for specialist care and support.
If you've been affected by crime and you need confidential support or information, you can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111.
We know it can be scary to report being spiked but the police are here to help you.
We will listen to you and take you seriously.
It is not a crime to have a illegal drugs in your system (unless you are driving) so please don't let this stop you reporting spiking.
We will take a non-invasive urine sample. Some drugs leave the body in a very short time (within 12 hours), so it's important to test as soon as possible.
Other drugs remain in the body longer, so testing will be considered up to seven days after the incident.
The test we use is the most effective way of finding out whether you have been spiked.
If you are tested in a hospital or by your GP, you will need to also have a police test, as this is what can be used as evidence to support charges or convictions.
If you tell the police how much you have drunk and whether you have voluntarily taken drugs, we will be able to provide a more accurate result.
The test results will come back in three weeks and we will keep you updated on progress.
South Wales Police has an excellent history of partnership working and we provide training to staff at city centre licensed premises to help them identify and safeguard vulnerable people, and we regularly see examples of where this training has paid off.
Our officers work closely with licensed premises and if incidents occur, we alert them to spiking methods and ask them to be extra vigilant.
We take all reports seriously and encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of spiking in any form to contact us.
Social media is now a huge part of most people's lives, and is a great way to connect with others. But be mindful that not everyone you meet online is genuine, and your behaviour is broadcast for all to see.
Sex without consent is rape. Always make sure the other person wants it to happen and if they do not, always stop.
A person can only give consent if they have capacity to do so. Someone cannot give consent if they are:
Remember, if you change your mind and are not comfortable, you can and should always say no.
For more information visit www.consentiseverything.com.
For Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse support you can get in touch with New Pathways by:
Sextortion happens when someone threatens to share your private and sexual content online unless you meet their demands:
You can get more information and support over at revengepornhelpline.org.uk.
Bicycles are a great form of transport around your new city. However, they are also attractive targets for thieves as they are easy to steal and sell on.
Hate crimes are crimes that target individuals because of certain aspects of their lives. A Hate Crime can happen in many forms, such as verbally or through physical actions, and can happen to a person because of their:
Hate crime is never acceptable and should always be reported either directly to us or you can use our partners over at www.report-it.org.uk.