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The University of Sussex is launching the campaign to coincide with 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence which runs from 25^th November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10^th December (Human Rights Day).

THE ENOUGH CAMPAIGN IS ASKING US TO SEE ABUSE FOR WHAT IT IS 

Violence against women and girls is a national emergency. It is happening every day, everywhere - and too often, it is hidden in plain sight. 

Abuse can happen at home, at work, online, on public transport, in education settings, or on nights out. It is often dismissed or explained away, but the scale is undeniable. According to the ONS Crime Survey for England and Wales, in the year ending March 2025, 2.2 million women experienced domestic abuse, nearly one in five women has been stalked. And in the year ending September 2025, police recorded over 200,000 sexual offences. Violence against women and girls is happening every day, at scale. 

That’s why Sussex is partnering with the government’s ENOUGH campaign – to help people see abuse for what it is, challenge harmful behaviour, and play our part in ending violence against women and girls. 

What abuse can look like 

The ENOUGH Campaign highlights less well understood abusive behaviours that can be defined as:   

• Domestic abuse 

• Stalking 

• Sexual assault 

Look out for posters, screens, and social media posts. Find information about the ENOUGH campaign and the behaviours it covers here.

Take the quiz Do you know what’s crossing the line? | ENOUGH

These forms of abuse affect millions of people and can often be hard to spot, ENOUGH helps people recognise the signs - especially when abuse is disguised as something else. 

Abuse isn’t always obvious 

Some behaviours don’t look harmful at first. 

• A jealous message passed off as concern. 

• A controlling comment framed as care. 

• Someone “checking in” again and again 

These behaviours are often brushed off as concern, care, jokes, or misunderstandings. But if they cause fear, discomfort or distress, they cross the line. 

If you’ve experienced abuse yourself, or you’re worried about someone in your life, you’re not alone. Support is available, and you don’t have to have all the answers to reach out. Find out more at Get support | ENOUGH

If you are concerned about your own behaviour and would like information or to talk to someone find information here https://www.respect.org.uk/

University resources:

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by any of these issues and you would like support from the university, we have specialist advisors, wellbeing practitioners, and therapists to support you.

The best way to disclose an issue and get support is to use Report + Support - Report + Support - University of Sussex

The Student Centre is the gateway to student advice and support services:

• Visit our Welcome desk, 8.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday
• call 01273 075700, 9am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday

Therapy

The University has a free and confidential short-term therapy service which offers one to one therapy and psycho-educative workshops for mental wellbeing issues such as depression and anxiety.

Find out whether therapy is appropriate for you and register for mental wellbeing support.

Mental health support drop-in

Run by Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. The drop in will be a space for students to seek support and advice related to their emotional wellbeing.

Location: Second floor, Health and Wellbeing Centre.
Time: Mondays 2-4pm

No appointment needed just drop-in.

Further information about specific issues

Harassment and sexual misconduct : University of Sussex

Domestic abuse : University of Sussex

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