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Campus Violence Policies

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Caution! Computer and Internet activity can be monitored. If you are being abused or stalked it may be safer for you to use a computer a perpetrator does not have access to (e.g., Open Access Lab). If you need to leave this page quickly, click on escape near the top and bottom right of this page and you will be redirected to Google.com. For more information call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) at (800) 799-SAFE (7233), (800) 787-3224 (TTY); or visit the NDVH or CyberAngels online on a safer computer.

 

All members of the University community are responsible for adhering to Cal State L.A. conduct codes and violence and other policies. Policy violators are subject to penalties which include suspension, expulsion, employment termination, arrest, criminal prosecution and incarceration, and civil litigation.

 

Employee Conduct

Refer to Human Resources Management.

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Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents

(Refer to ‘University Policies’ of the most recent Clery Disclosure Report)

Hate crimes are criminal acts defined by California Penal Code §422.55-422.57. A University community member who commits a crime against another person based on that person’s actual or perceived ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation is subject to arrest and criminal prosecution.

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Policy on Campus Violence

This policy prohibits verbal harassment, violent acts, threats of violence, or any other behavior which by intent, action or outcome harms another person.

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Policy on Sexual Assault

The Policy on Sexual Assault prohibits rape and other forms of sexual assault. The policy outlines procedures for filing complaints, identifies potential sanctions for perpetrators, describes campus and community victim support services, and provides other important information.

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Policy on the Prohibition of Sexual Harassment

This policy prohibits sexual harassment, a form of sex discrimination. Sexual harassment can include unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexual assault, and any act of a sexual nature which causes Cal State L.A. to become a hostile, intimidating, or offensive learning, work, or living environment.

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Policy on Weapons

(Refer to ‘University Policies’ of the most recent Clery Disclosure Report)

The use or possession of firearms or other weapons by students, employees, or visitors while on campus is prohibited by law. Duly sworn police officers are exempt from this law.

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Student Conduct Code

The standards for student conduct identify behaviors for which disciplinary sanctions can be administered. This inappropriate behavior includes “…conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person within or related to the University community, including physical abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, or sexual conduct…”

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Last Update: August 11, 2009