Relationships and Recovery 101

This reading list is publicly available to everyone so doesn't require login credentials to view it.

However, the subscription online books and articles included on the list are only available to Abertay staff and students due to licensing restrictions -  so those resources are password protected. 

All print items included on the list can be found on Level 3 of the Library Building and can be borrowed for 4 weeks.

View the Relationships and Recovery 101 Reading List

We also provide and maintain an alternative version of the reading list.  You can view this version via Google Docs from the link below.

Relationships and Recovery 101: Google Doc

This Project is supported by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Resource Discovery Fund

If you have been referred to us by one of the partner organisations listed, they will provide you with full details on how to join Abertay Library in order to borrow books from the Relationships and Recovery 101 reading list and they can contact us on your behalf with any queries you may have.

If you would like any further information and are happy to contact us directly, you can email Learning Resources Manager, Lisa Clark on l.clark@abertay.ac.uk - please note any request for information or discussion is entirely confidential.

Members of the public must complete an application form and have a Library record created in order to borrow books.  If you do not have a National Entitlement Card, you will be issued with a membership card from the Support Enquiry Zone (SEZ) when you complete your application.

Members of the public are welcome to use the Library on weekdays between 8am and 5pm for reference and study purposes, without any charge or membership. However, if you’d like to borrow items from our stock and/or would like access to the building in the evenings and weekends, you’ll need to become a member of the library.

You will be entitled to borrow up to six items from our four-week loan category.  

All print books on the Relationship and Recovery 101 reading list are in the four-week loan category and can be found on Level 3 of the Library.

There are BookSearch PCs on each floor of the Library where you can search for items you are looking for by title and author.  This will display the call number of the book (where you can find it on the shelves), whether the item is currently available on the shelves, and what the loan period is.  7 day loan or Reference items are identifiable by a spine label and these can not be borrowed by external members.

This Project is supported by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Resource Discovery Fund

The Relationships and Recovery 101 collection was curated in partnership with:

Rape Crisis Scotland

Equally Safe in Higher Education

Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

EmilyTest

Dundee Women’s Aid

Amina Dundee.

These key partner organisations have been instrumental in the curation of this collection. In addition to outlining potential concerns about the collection (making sure the items don’t blame victims and that the list isn’t seen as a replacement for counselling), the involved organisations have been instrumental to the curation of this collection and have given invaluable advice along the way. The collection will be publicised and shared with the partners to use within their own organisations.

When the project work began, these organisations did not have curated reading lists. Some, like Rape Crisis Scotland, have a set of PDF resources that are short guides on various topics such as “Facts about sexual violence” or “Unlocking sexual abuse and learning disabilities.” Our collection, with support, will provide these organisations with an additional tool to help survivors of gender-based violence. The local partners will also be able to send their users to Abertay to access the print items, whether or not they are students or staff.

This Project is supported by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Resource Discovery Fund

Our reading lists are designed to be easy to navigate and use.

Abertay staff and students can find more help and information on using reading lists and watch short, instructional video guides here.

If you are a member of the local community and have any queries about using the Relationships and Recovery 101 reading list, please email library@abertay.ac.uk or l.clark@abertay.ac.uk 

The first section in the reading list details places to go for help and resources for support. Please note that this reading list is not meant to be a substitute for counselling, and there is help available from the Abertay University Counselling and Mental Health Services and other organisations outside of Abertay.

Please see the Where to go for Help section of the reading list for an extensive list of places that can help - from general to specific.  Take a look to see what is right for your needs.

Help and Support 

Rape Crisis Scotland

Offers free and confidential support and information by phone or email. It is for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. The helpline can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you would like longer-term support.

Helpline number: 08088 01 03 02 (only between 6pm and midnight)

D/deaf and hard of hearing minicom number: 0141 353 3091

https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/

Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (WRASAC)

WRASAC offers support to women (including trans women) and young people of all genders, who have been affected by sexual violence, abuse or exploitation at any point in their lives. WRASAC also offers an advocacy service for people of all genders who are in the process of, or are considering reporting sexual violence to the police. Additionally, WRASAC offer a service for women affected by commercial sexual exploitation.

https://www.wrasac.org.uk/

The Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

A 24-hour helpline here to support anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. They provide a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls.

Helpline number: 0800 027 1234

Scotland's domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline website: https://sdafmh.org.uk/

Men’s Advice Line

Support for men experiencing domestic abuse and violence.

Men's Advice Line website: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/

Samaritans

Someone to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can talk to the Samaritans about any thoughts or feelings you have, they won't tell you what to do.

Tel: 116 123 (Freephone)

https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland

Victim Support

If you have experienced a hate crime, you can contact Victim Support for free and confidential help. They can explain the options available to you and give you emotional support. The Supportline operates 24/7.

Tel: 0808 1689 111 (Freephone)

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

University Support Resources

The University provides a range of support, advice and training resources that are available to help staff and students recognise, respond to, and report incidents of GBV. 

Tell Us – Report and Support  

The University’s independent Tell Us Report and Support microsite offers a range of information and guidance for anyone who has witnessed or experienced GBV and its associated behaviours. It also has support information on other issues such as bullying, discrimination and racism. 

In addition, the website has a tool that allows users to report specific incidents to the University. The reporting page is open to anyone, whether they are a student, member of staff, or someone else in the local community, and both named and anonymous reports are accepted. 

Advisory Service

This University service offers support and advice on issues affecting your student life, with signposting and referral to more specialist services. If you're not sure where to go, this is a good place to start.

Support and Welfare pages

Counselling and Mental Health Service

Counselling Service and Mental Health support. The University’s team of professional counsellors and mental health advisors offers confidential support. You can contact the teams at counselling@abertay.ac.uk.

Abertay Student Association Advice

This is a confidential, impartial service where students can get advice and information on academic and personal issues, including advice on procedures and representation at hearings.

https://www.abertaysa.com/