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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
Report the incident to local police and/or campus personnel.
See a healthcare provider as soon as possible to receive a health exam and sexual assault evident kit.
Reach out to a trusted friend or colleague. However, certain college employees are required to report to the Title IX Coordinator (aka Sexual Harassment Officer). For both student and staff, we offer confidential counseling who can connect you with additional resources. Details of your experience will not be shared without your permission. Keep in mind, speaking with an advocate does not constitute filing a formal report about the sexual harassment or violence.
You are not required to file a formal report, the choice is all yours. We are here to let you know your options.
Retaliation against a person who has filed a complaint of sexual harassment or violence, or someone who participates in the investigation of the complaint (i.e., witness), is not allowed under institutional policy. Reports of retaliation are taken seriously and may result with disciplinary action.
The following chart lists your reporting options and what to expect.
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Option |
Will report be confidential? |
May I request a forensic medical exam? |
Will an investigation follow? |
Will there be disciplinary action? |
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Title IX Coordinator |
Privacy is protected as much as possible. In the event of an investigation, your name will be shared with the accused.
|
Yes. It is your choice. |
Yes. |
Possibly, depends on the facts. If the investigations finds a violation, a disciplinary proceeding will follow and then will it be decided what disciplinary actions should be taken.
|
|
Police Report |
If the case advances to trial, your name will be disclosed in court records. |
Yes. It is your choice. |
Yes. |
Possibly, depends on the facts.
|
|
Anonymous Reporting |
Yes |
Yes. |
Maybe, depends on the facts.
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Possibly, depends on the facts.
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If you decide not to file a formal report, you still have support. You may choose to speak with a close friend or colleague. If you decide to file a formal complaint, you may contact the Title IX Coordinator:
Bernadette Yeaton
Title IX Coordinator
Tel: (213) 384-2318
SMS: (213) 505-2720
(213) 50-LAPC-0
Additional support is available:
Dial 2-1-1
Hub for all types of health, human and social services in LA County
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Services: support, information, advice, or a referral by trained specialists
(800) 854-7771 (ALWAYS OPEN)
(800) 656-4673 (HOPE)
National Sexual Assault Online Chat Hotline
https://hotline.rainn.org/online
MET – Mental Health & Sheriff for LA County
(800) 854-7771
(213) 738-2524 m
Services: primary entry point for mental health services
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
(310) 390-8896
Center for the Pacific-Asian Family, Inc.
(323) 653-4045
Provides emergency shelter, hotline, individual counseling, group counseling, hospital accompaniment
(213) 955-9095
Services: hotline individual counseling, group counseling, crime victim assistance advocacy, legal/criminal justice system advocacy
(818) 772-9981
Services: individual counseling, group counseling, crime victim assistance advocacy, legal/criminal justice system advocacy
Additional Resources:
Family Advocate with the Department of Mental Health
(213) 738-3945
(310) 391-11253
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255 (TALK)
Services: free and confidential emotional support to people in distress
Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center
Free sensitive medical treatment, preventative health care and counseling. Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) which is commonly referred to as a “rape exam” is
available to sexual assault survivors without filing a police report. Services: individual counseling, group counseling, crime victim assistance advocacy, legal/criminal justice
system advocacy, 24/7 emergency medical care and crisis intervention, hospital accompaniment, emergency shelter referral.
1250 Sixteenth Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(424) 259-6000
(424) 371-5191
Services: individual counseling, group counseling, women’s sexual trauma groups and psychoeducational groups regarding sexual trauma.
(877) 943-5778
Services: individual counseling, group counseling, crime victim assistance advocacy, legal/criminal justice system advocacy, hospital accompaniment.