Working with Students

CST on campus
In recent years there has been an increasing number of antisemitic incidents on British university campuses. These include direct antisemitic abuse of Jewish students, and a wider atmosphere of intimidation on some campuses.
CST is committed to ensuring that Jewish students are safe and secure as they go about their daily life on campus. We work closely with the local Police, university authorities and campus security to ensure that any antisemitic incidents are investigated fully, and that Jewish students are free from intimidation.

Become a CST student security volunteer
A vital part of our work is the protection of Jewish students and Jewish Society events. We have a network of highly trained volunteers at each campus across the country who are able to provide physical protection and advise fellow students on how they can enhance their personal security.
In the past, CST volunteers have protected Jewish Society meetings as well as debates, social evenings and educational events.

Why should you become a Student Security Officer?

• You will help to ensure the safety and well-being of your friends and colleagues
• It is a good way to meet new people
• It provides an opportunity to make a positive contribution to your campus community

If you are enthusiastic, committed and reliable, we want to hear from you.
For more information please contact the CST office on
020 8457 9999 - London
0161 792 6666 - Manchester
Or email students@thecst.org.uk

Experienced antisemitsm on campus?
CST has produced a guide specifically to help students combat antisemitism on campus
Click here to download the Student's Guide to Antisemitism on Campus

What to do if you experience antisemitism on campus:

In general

• Notify campus authorities
• Notify CST and your J-Soc
• Do NOT attempt a personal confrontation

Antisemitic postal mail or e-mail

• Keep copies of all mail received. Do not destroy it. It is evidence
• Contact CST and Police
• Do not handle mail too much. You may be destroying evidence
• Keep the envelope
• In the case of e-mail it can sometimes be traced. If it has been received through the university network ask university authorities to try and trace it. Most universities forbid the improper use of the network and will ban people who send antisemitic e-mails
  

Antisemitic comments from people in authority e.g. university lecturers

• Keep a record of what was said. Write down the exact words
• Write an official letter of complaint to the relevant department head
• Be specific in your complaint
• Keep copies of all correspondence
• Seek help from your student union. It is their job to represent you against discrimination
• If the comment is genuinely antisemitic and the department is unwilling to take action you can use the power of public pressure through the media (student newspaper for example). You are advised to do this only in coordination with your national Jewish student leadership

Vandalism

• Contact the Police immediately
• DO NOT touch anything until the Police arrive. Do not remove offensive slogans until they have been recorded
• Always try to preserve as much evidence where possible
• Take photographs

Threatening or abusive phone calls

• Make a precise record of the call. Write down exactly what was said and the exact time of the call. If you receive regular calls keep a diary recording each one. You might also try to record the call
• Dial 1471 and note down the number
• If a message is left on an answer phone, save the message
• Contact the Police. Relay the nature of the threat to them. Ask for increased security at sites/events if you feel it is needed
• If the message is not merely abusive but threatening try to get as much information from the caller and specific details on the nature of the threat. Keep talking to get more information. People might unintentionally give things away
• Contact the phone company. Offensive calls are against the law and the phone company will have a department to deal with these complaints. They will advise you and may be able to trace the calls.
  

Report Antisemitic violence to the Police immediately!