How to File a Report of Sexual Harassment and/or Sexual Violence
If you have experienced sexual harassment, please report it. To speak with a Title IX officer, please call (805) 893-2701.
The UCSB Title IX Office tries to protect people’s privacy, while also fulfilling its obligations to respond appropriately to all reports it receives. In some situations, certain laws and University policies may require disclosure of reports to others, such as other University officials, licensing boards, law enforcement, or other agencies. If you are unsure if you want to file a report, we recommend contacting one of the following confidential resources first for advice and support:
- CARE 24/7 Line – (805) 893-4613
- CARE offers free and confidential* support services for all UC Santa Barbara students, staff, and faculty impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.
- https://care.ucsb.edu/
- CAPS 24/7 Line - (805) 893-4411
- Title IX Advocacy Liaison in the Resource Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity (RCSGD) - advocacyliaison@sa.ucsb.edu
Support & Reporting
Options for SurvivorsFile a Report
These offices are not required to report instances of sexual harassment to the University. The University reviews all reports of sexual harassment in accordance with the University’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy and other applicable policies.
University of California Notice of Nondiscrimination
The University of California and UCSB Student Health are committed to the principle of treating each community member with respect and dignity.
Across all of its locations, including clinical settings, the University prohibits discrimination and harassment (including sexual assault and other forms of sexual harassment). UCSB Student Health provides equal opportunities for all patients, applicants, employees, faculty, and students regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. For more on the University’s commitment to integrity, accountability and respect for all members of our community, please see the University’s Principles of Community.
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We provide free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, like qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats). We also provide free language services to people whose primary language is not English, like qualified interpreters and information written in other languages. If you need these services, click here.
Reporting Obligations of UC Personnel
All University employees are responsible for creating and maintaining the safe, supportive and respectful environment that our patients and colleagues expect and deserve. Additionally, under some circumstances, UCSB Health faculty and staff members are required by University policy to immediately report possible sexual harassment to the Title IX office. Even those who are not subject to a mandate are urged to immediately report information regarding possible sexual harassment directly to the Title IX office or anonymously to the compliance hotline. For more information about your responsibility to report sexual harassment as a member of the UC community, click here.
Additional Methods to Report Sexual Misconduct that involves a Student Health Center Employee
If you would prefer to file a complaint with an outside agency instead of, or in addition to, a complaint with the University, you can file a civil rights complaint with any of the following:
https://www.breeze.ca.gov/datamart/complaint.do?
(to file a complaint about any California-licensed physician or midwife)
https://www.dca.ca.gov/consumers/complaints/consumer.shtml
(this site provides a list of licensing boards to file complaints about any health professional licensed in the State of California)
The Office for Civil Rights works to ensure equal access to education and through enforcement of civil rights protections on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex discrimination, disability, and age.
- File a complaint electronically: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf
- File a complaint by mail: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201. http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.
- Download the form here: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr-60-day-frn-cr-crf-complaint-forms-508r-11302022.pdf
- File a complaint by phone: 1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)
The CHCQ Licensing and Certification Program at the California Department of Public Health has regulatory oversight of licensed and certified health care facilities and of certain types of health care professionals. CHCQ also investigates consumer complaints against the facilities and professionals within its purview.
- File a complaint electronically: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/chcq/lcp/calhealthfind/Pages/Home.aspx
- File a complaint by mail: Find the appropriate local office here https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/DistrictOffices.aspx
- File a complaint by phone: Find the appropriate local office here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/DistrictOffices.aspx
DFEH will investigate a failure by an employer to comply with sexual harassment prevention training and education requirements, and incidents of discrimination in employment, businesses and other services.
- File a complaint electronically: https://www.dfeh.ca.gov
- File a complaint by mail: 2218 Kausen Drive, Suite 100; Elk Grove, CA 95758
- File a complaint by phone: 800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY) or California’s Relay Service at 711