Content Guidance: this article mentions information on sexual assault and violence. Detailed sources of support are set out below.
There has been recent high profile news reports of sexual violence against multiple Chinese nationals, by a student based at another London university. We are aware this may have impacted individuals within our King’s Community, either directly or indirectly through news reports. The Metropolitan Police considers this to be a very serious matter and continues to carry out investigations of these cases; the individual concerned will receive a criminal sentence next month.
The University is here to support anyone affected, either directly or indirectly. If you have concerns or need help or advice, there is a range of services for you, both at King’s and from external specialist services such as the NHS, including those offering Mandarin-speaking support.
1. Support at King’s
Report + Support
Report + Support is a King’s internal platform for reporting bullying, harassment, hate incidents or sexual or physical violence. Whether you have experienced or witnessed inappropriate behaviour, you can report it to the University to discuss options for support and possible action, and access support information about specialist services.
For students who wish to report sexual harassment, misconduct or assault: I'm a student needing support for sexual harassment, misconduct or assault - Report + Support
Report + Support has a dedicated section on spiking, which is an act when someone puts alcohol or drugs into another person's drink or body without their consent or knowledge. Spiking is an assault and a serious crime.
For more information: Spiking: What is it and where can I get support? - Report + Support and What is spiking, how can I report it and how can I stay safe?
Student Counselling & Mental Health Support
Counselling & Mental Health Support offers free and confidential counselling support for students. Counselling offers a safe, confidential and supportive space, to help you explore your problems, share and gain insight into your feelings, thoughts and behaviour.
There are Mandarin-speaking counsellors on the team and students can say that they would prefer to talk to a Mandarin speaker when applying for support.
Counselling & Mental Health Support also have a specialist Health Advisor for Mandarin Speaking Students, with whom students can book a 1-2-1 appointment for support with understanding and accessing University, NHS and other resources available. For more details and booking an appointment: How can the Health Advisor for Mandarin-Speaking Students support me?
Support for Domestic and Sexual Violence
If you have witnessed or experienced sexual violence, or domestic abuse, either in the past or while at King’s, you are not alone. Support is available.
Our Specialist Domestic and Sexual Violence Adviser can provide confidential, non-judgemental support to any student affected by sexual violence or abuse. We can help with risk assessments, safety planning, and advocacy within the university and with external services (such as the police). We will talk through your options with you and support you in deciding what feels right.
To access support directly from the University’s Specialist Welfare Team, please see: Welfare Referral Form
Student Wellbeing Team
The Wellbeing team is available to support students’ general wellbeing needs throughout their time at King’s. Our Advisors can work with you to help identify your challenges and to find the best routes through these. The team work closely with your Faculty so they can support queries specific to your programme of study and any worries you have about your academics.
Get in touch with the Wellbeing team
2. NHS Specialist Support
Sexual Assault Referral Centres – The Havens
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) are an NHS specialist service that provide confidential medical, practical, and emotional support to people who have recently been raped or sexually assaulted.
In London, SARCs are run by the Havens, with three centres covering the whole city. They provide comprehensive, immediate and aftercare services that include forensic, medical, anonymous police reporting, mental health therapies and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor support.
Mandarin interpretation is available upon request. Contact the Havens.
NHS Mandarin-speaking Talking Therapies via King’s College NHS Health Centre (GP)
If you are a registered patient at King’s College Health Centre (GP), you can ask to be referred to the NHS Mandarin-speaking Talking Therapies Service. From the initial phone triage to talking therapies, all provision is conducted by Mandarin-speaking NHS clinicians ensuring that you do not have to worry about language issues, as well as feeling confident that the support provided will understand any culturally sensitive concerns you may have.
This is a free and confidential NHS service: King's Health Centre: Mandarin talking therapies
3. Contacting the Police to assist with investigations
There are currently two investigations which the Metropolitan Police are pursuing.
1. The Police are appealing for anyone with information relating to Chao Xu, who has pleaded guilty to a number of sexual offences and is due to be sentenced in November.
Anyone who thinks that they may have been a victim, or who may have any information regarding the perpetrator, can contact the police by:
• Submitting information via the Major Incident Public Portal:
o English portal
o Mandarin portal
o Cantonese portal
• Calling the police on 101 or emailing operation.kafka@met.police.uk quoting reference 01/7563135/25
2. The Police are also appealing for information regarding Zhenhao Zuo, who was convicted of a series of sexual offences in the UK and in China between 2019 and 2024. The police investigation remains ongoing as they believe there might be more victims.
Anyone who thinks they may have been a victim, or who may have any information regarding the perpetrator, can contact the Police by:
• Calling the Police on 101, or email survivors@met.police.uk, quoting CAD 2904/04FEB25 and Operation Veronicastrum.
King’s remains committed to supporting our valued community of staff and students however we can. We appreciate that these reports have been deeply upsetting to many, and our thoughts are with anyone affected. Please do not hesitate to contact one of the services described above if you have any concerns or questions about the issues raised here, or if you want to know more about how we can help you to stay safe whilst studying in London.
Mandarin translation:
内容提醒：本文包含有关性侵及性暴力的信息。文末列出了详细的支持渠道。
为受性暴力影响的中国学生提供的支持与资源
近期，媒体报道了多名中国籍人士遭受性暴力的案件，加害者为伦敦另一所大学的学生。我们理解，这些信息可能对伦敦国王学院（KCL）校内的一些人员造成影响，无论是直接经历还是通过新闻报道间接受到困扰。伦敦警察厅高度重视此事，相关调查仍在持续推进；涉案个人预计将于下个月接受刑事判决。
无论您是直接还是间接受到影响， KCL 都将为你提供支持。如果你有担忧、需要帮助或希望咨询，学校的内部服务，以及包括 NHS 在内的校外专业机构（部分提供普通话服务），都可以为你提供协助。
1.KCL校内支持
Report + Support
Report + Support 是 KCL 用于报告欺凌、骚扰、仇恨事件或性／身体暴力的官方平台。
无论你是亲身经历还是目睹了不当行为，都可以通过该平台与学校沟通，以讨论可能的支持选项和可采取的措施，并查阅相关专业服务的信息。
如需举报性骚扰、不当行为或性侵犯的行文，请参阅：
我正在寻求有关遭遇性骚扰、不当行为或性侵犯的支持 – Report + Support
平台也设有关于“下药（spiking）”的专栏。
“下药”指在对方不知情或不同意的情况下，将酒精或药物混入其饮品或注射入身体中，属于袭击行为，是严重犯罪。
更多信息请参阅：
什么是下药，我可以在哪里获得支持？ – Report + Support
学生辅导与心理健康支持
KCL 学生辅导与心理健康团队为所有学生提供免费且保密的心理支持服务。辅导为你提供一个安全、保密和支持性的空间，帮助你探索问题、理解和处理情绪、思维与行为。
团队中有提供普通话服务的辅导员。如你希望使用普通话，可在申请时提出。
此外，团队设有 普通话学生健康顾问（Health Advisor for Mandarin-Speaking Students），可协助你了解并获取 KCL、NHS 及其他资源的支持。
详情及预约方式请参阅：
家庭暴力与性暴力支持
如果你在过去或在 KCL 学习期间曾经历或目睹性暴力或家庭虐待，请记住：你并不孤单，支持就在你身边。
KCL 的家庭暴力与性暴力顾问（Domestic & Sexual Violence Adviser, DSVA）可为受影响的学生提供保密、非评判性的支持，包括风险评估、安全计划，以及在校内或与警方等外部机构间的协调。我们会与你共同探索可行选项，并支持你作出最适合自己的决定。
如需联系学校学生关怀专项团队，请填写：
学生支持转介表（Welfare Referral Form）
学生健康福利团队
学生健康福利团队在你整个就读期间为你的整体身心健康提供支持。
团队顾问会帮助你识别当前的困扰、讨论可能的处理方式，并与你的院系合作，解决与你课程或学业相关的问题。
2. NHS 专业支持服务
性侵支援中心（SARCs）— The Havens
NHS 的性侵支援中心（SARCs）专门为近期遭遇强奸或性侵犯的人士提供保密的医疗、心理及实务支持。
在伦敦，The Havens 运营三家中心，向受害者提供包括法医检查、医疗护理、匿名报案协助、心理治疗，以及独立性暴力支持顾问（ISVA）服务在内的全面支援。
如有需要，你可以申请普通话口译服务。
NHS 普通话心理治疗服务（通过 KCL Health Centre）
如果你已在 KCL 健康中心（GP）注册，可请求转介至 NHS 的普通话心理治疗服务。
从首次电话评估到正式治疗，均由会讲普通话的 NHS 临床人员提供，让你无需担心语言障碍，也能确保提供的支持在文化方面更贴合你的需求。
这是免费且保密的 NHS 服务：
3. 与警方联系以协助调查
伦敦警察厅目前正在推进两起案件的相关调查，并正在寻求更多线索。
关于 Chao Xu案件
Chao Xu已对多项性犯罪指控认罪，并预计于 11 月接受判刑。
如你认为自己可能是受害者，或掌握相关信息，可通过以下方式联系警方：
通过重大事件公众信息平台（MIPP）提交信息：
拨打 101 或发送邮件至 operation.kafka@met.police.uk 并注明编号01/7563135/25
关于Zhenhao Zou案件
Zhenhao Zou因 2019至2024 年间在英国和中国多项性犯罪被定罪。警方认为可能仍有更多受害者，因此调查仍在继续。
如你认为自己可能受到影响，或掌握相关信息，可联系警方：
拨打 101 或发送邮件至 survivors@met.police.uk并注明：CAD 2904/04FEB25 和 Operation Veronicastrum
KCL 致全体中国学生
KCL始终致力于支持我们珍视的学生和教职员工。我们理解这些事件可能令人不安，并向所有受到影响的人表达诚挚关怀。
如你对上述内容有任何疑问、担忧，或希望了解如何在伦敦学习期间保持安全，请随时联系文中提到的任何支持服务。