SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
Support & Education
UC Berkeley is dedicated to preventing and addressing sexual harassment and sexual violence on campus. We believe in fostering a culture that prioritizes consent and respect, and responds to and supports survivors and their allies. As part of these efforts, we are working to engage all members of the university community to create a healthy and inspiring environment where violence in any form is not tolerated.
The Addressing Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment page is intended as a place to start for navigating key information about support services and reporting options, your responsibilities as a part of the community, the steps the campus is taking to prevent and respond to sexual violence and sexual harassment, and how you can get involved.
Confidential Care Advocate
Confidential Care Advocacy provides affirming, empowering, and confidential support for survivors, and those who have experienced gendered violence, including: sexual harassment, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Advocates bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.
Set Up an Appointment with the Confidential Care Advocate
NEED URGENT SUPPORT? Call the Care Line at 510-643-2005. The Care Line is a 24/7, confidential, free, campus-based resource for urgent support around sexual assault, sexual harassment, interpersonal violence, stalking, and invasion of sexual privacy. The Care Line will connect you with a confidential advocate for trauma-informed crisis support including time-sensitive information, securing urgent safety resources, and accompaniment to medical care or reporting.
More Information on Urgent Support
Reporting & Complaint Processes
Someone who has experienced harm from sexual violence, sexual harassment, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and/or invasion of privacy has the right to report it to UC Berkeley, to the police, or to both, as well as the right not to make a report. These are separate options, each with a different process and different potential outcomes.
Reporting is an intensely personal decision. UC Berkeley respects the right of a survivor to decide whether or not to report to anyone. Survivors are encouraged to consult a confidential resource, such as the PATH to Care Center, about reporting options and processes. Confidential support services are available to anyone who has experienced harm, whether or not they choose to report.
For information about reporting options, visit the Reporting Options page.