• The march is expected to be both busy and loud. 
• Stewards wearing purple high-visibility vests will be present along the route. The lead stewards are trained in safeguarding, first aid, and the accessibility details outlined here. 
• A limited supply of over-ear ear defenders will be available. If you require them, please contact us in advance. 
• In-ear plugs will be provided at the march starting point – please ask a nearby steward for assistance if you require these. 
• The route will be step-free, though there may be some inclines and uneven surfaces in certain areas. 
• A route map will be accessible under the 'March Route and Information' tab, and printed copies will also be distributed by stewards on the day of the event.

• Safe spaces will be available in the JMSU, Student Life Building, and stewards will be available to guide you there. 
• University and student union staff will be on hand to provide support and direct you to relevant services in Liverpool if needed. 
• For ongoing assistance, Student Advice and Wellbeing (SAW) offers free, confidential guidance on a variety of issues. 

The event will be photographed and filmed, and content will be used to promote the campaign and future marches. 

If you prefer that your image or video not be used, please email sumarketing@ljmu.ac.uk with your request and include a photo of yourself for identification purposes. 

Face masks will also be available for those who wish to cover their face—please ask a steward if you'd like one. 

At both the start and end of the march, you will hear speeches from various speakers. Please be aware that some topics may be distressing for certain individuals. Content warnings for sexual assault, misogyny, transphobia, and racism will be in place. 

A transcript of the speeches will soon be available for download on this webpage. 

The LJMU Sexual Violence Liaison Advisors (SVLAs) can provide specialist and emotional support to LJMU students who have been impacted in any way by sexual violence. This may be in relation to something that has happened recently, in the past, on or off campus, involving another student or anyone else. 

Contact the SVLAs 

General Advice and Guidance - Telephone: 0151 231 3153 / 3154 

Counselling and Wellbeing Services - Telephone: 0151 231 3110 or Email – counselling@ljmu.ac.uk  

• Report and Support is LJMU's harassment and sexual misconduct reporting platform. You can report an incident anonymously and you can also report using contact details to get support if you need it. 
• This not an emergency service. If there is an immediate risk of serious harm, please call the emergency services on 999. 
• Report and support

• Every Monday, Thursday, and Friday between 10am and 2pm, PC Martin Triggs, our on-campus police officer, will be in the Student Life Building available to any student who wants to talk and discuss their concerns or personal experience. 
• If you wish to speak to him, visit the JMSU desk and "Ask for Martin". You do not need to reveal any more details than you want to and can speak to Martin in confidence. 
• Email: m.triggs@ljmu.ac.uk

• Here at LJMU, we have a Campus Security Service to help ensure our grounds are a safe and secure at all times. The safeguarding the university's students, staff, visitors, property and reputation is our utmost priority. 
• The University Security Centre is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On the back of your Student ID card, you can find their phone number. 
• Emergencies: 0151 231 2222 (Internal 2222) 
• Security Control non emergencies: 0151 231 2083 / 2513

• LJMU Survivors Society is a safe place and community for victims of abuse to come together, share, and listen to others who have had similar experiences. 
• It is a student-run group separate from University services, so students can talk to other students, as not everyone feels comfortable speaking to members of staff or other authoritative figures at the University.

StreetSafe is a website that allows people to anonymously report streets where they felt unsafe. This includes issues like poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or vandalism, as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you. 

• SAFE Place Merseyside is the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for the Merseyside area. 
• At SAFE Place they offer a service for both males and females who have been sexually assaulted both recently and at any time in the past. 
• They have highly trained healthcare professionals who are there to support you at their centre in Liverpool City Centre. 
• As well as emergency treatment, emergency contraception and advice on many other services, they can offer referrals to counsellors and can help you if you would like to contact the Police. 
• Telephone: 0151 295 3550 (available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) 

• RASA Merseyside is a professional counselling and support service that exists solely to improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals impacted by sexual violence at some point in their lives. 
• Helpline: 0151 666 1342 Tues and Thurs 6-8pm Friday 12-2pm 
• Email: referrals@rasamerseyside.org 

Galop provides advocacy and casework support for LGBT+ people who have experience abuse and violence. Advocates and caseworkers work with clients, based on what each individual person needs. Our advocacy service specialises in supporting LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse, hate crime, sexual violence, and other forms of abuse. 

• LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 494 5428 
• Conversion Therapy Helpline: 0800 130 3335 
• LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040 

• Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service (LDAS) is a grassroots community-based service that specialises in the support of women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse. 
• They have a range of helpful support services such as 1-1 support, counselling, and group programmes. Any organisation or individual can make a referral to LDAS to receive support. 
• Telephone: 0151 263 7474 (Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-3pm) 

• The Women’s Health Information & Support Centre (WHISC) is a charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and their families throughout Liverpool and the surrounding areas.  
• They support women who are living with anxiety, depression stress-related illness and those who are feeling isolated or simply in need of a listening ear.  Women can join free workshops, classes, and training courses at their warm and welcoming City-based centre.   
• Telephone: 0151 707 1826 to book or find out more

• SAVERA UK is a leading charity working to end 'honour'-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices through direct interventions and safeguarding, advocacy, education, engagement, awareness-raising and campaigning for policy, attitude and behaviour change. 
• It provides life-saving services to those at risk, regardless of age, culture, sexuality or gender. 
• Helpline: 0800 107 0726 (operates weekdays 10am – 4pm) 
• General enquiries: 0330 159 2004 (9am – 5pm weekdays)