No Space for Hate
No Space for Hate is our commitment to challenge inappropriate behaviours and provide practical support to students who are victims, survivors or witnesses of hate or harassment.
DMU is a diverse institution, and we want to continue to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and staff.
If you have been a victim or a witness to an incident and require urgent support now, please call 999.
The advice team offer an opportunity to discuss your situation and options around your wellbeing, reporting options and academic support within DMU and through external services
The advice team offer an opportunity to discuss your situation and options around your wellbeing, reporting options and academic support within DMU and through external services.
If you've been a victim of a hate incident or crime, you have options for reporting it to the police or to De Montfort University via DMU security on 0116 2577642. Every incident matters, regardless of its scale. Remember, you can report a hate incident or crime even if you weren't directly targeted.
Campus police officer PC Ian Lee can be contacted via DMU Security.
In an emergency or a threat to someone’s safety, please call the emergency services on 999 now. If you feel you are in crisis now, please explore further options for support outside of DMU.
The following list will provide a link to the resource, their opening hours and how to contact them. Please note that opening hours are subject to change.
Monday - Saturday, 9am-6pm
24/7
Monday - Friday, 10am-5pm
Monday - Thursday, 14.30am-6pm, Friday 10am-4pm
4pm-10pm, seven days a week
Phone: 3pm-12am, seven days a weekWeb chat: 4pm-11pm seven days a week
Training is available for staff and students to learn more about hate-related behaviour and how to prevent it.
Contact David Wilson, the Hate Crime Officer for Leicestershire Police, via email at David.Wilson@leics.police.uk.
If you’re a staff member or DMU student and you would like to support the No space for Hate project please get in touch via nsfh@dmu.ac.uk or contact the DSU Executive Officers.
Frequently asked questions
No Space for Hate policy document
Anonymous disclosure
Tell us about an incident of hate, harassment or sexual misconduct - anonymously.