Call 911 in an Emergency or if You or Someone Else is in Imminent Danger
Caution: Please take care when searching for resources. Phone, tablet, computer, and other device activity may be monitored. Visited websites may be tracked or viewed by another person. It may be safer for victims and survivors to obtain information using a device a perpetrator does not have potential access to.
For more information, review the National Domestic Violence Hotline page on Tech and Social Media Safety. The Hotline can also be contacted at 800.799.7233 or 800.787.3224 (TTY) for assistance.
Federal and California laws and CSU/Cal State LA policies prohibit dating and domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking. This prohibition applies to students, employees, and others. These laws and policies apply to conduct both on and off-campus.
Campus sanctions include suspension, expulsion, and employment termination. Perpetrators may face arrest and criminal prosecution. Offenders may have to compensate victims for crime and misconduct-related expenses.
Survivors and victims have numerous rights granted by federal and state laws. These rights include fair treatment, confidentiality, and campus-based accommodations.
24-Hour Hotlines
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233 | TTY: 800.787.3224
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National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888.373.7888 | TTY: 711
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673 | National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255 | TTY: 800.799.4889
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 866.331.9474 | Assistance via text is also available (messaging rates may apply)
- Safe Helpline • Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community: 877.995.5247
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The Trevor Project Helpline • Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth (ages 13-24): 866.488.7386
Apps
The following apps are available through the Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Mobile Apps for Crime Victims and Providers (Office for Victims of Crime)
Bystander Intervention
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Bystander Intervention Resources by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Center for Changing Our Campus Culture
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Engaging Bystanders in the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence by PreventConnect
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Get Help for Someone Else by Love is Respect
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Help a Friend or Family Member by the National Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Abuse and Neglect
Online Resources
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
- Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
- What is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
CSU/Cal State LA
Campus Advocate
An agreement with Peace Over Violence has established on-campus advocacy services for students. Students who wish to meet with the Peace Over Violence/Campus Advocate (POV/Campus Advocate) can schedule on-campus confidential appointments by contacting:
- Maxine Estrada: 213.955.9090, ext. 1131 | [email protected]
- On-Campus Office Hours (Student Health Center, Station 4, Second Floor | 323.343.3314)
- Mondays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1-5 p.m.
- On-Campus Office Hours (Student Health Center, Station 4, Second Floor | 323.343.3314)
- After-Hours Hotline
- 213.626.3393
- 310.392.8381
- 626.793.3385
Please note:
- Students may also contact Peace Over Violence to seek services at their facilities. Students also have the option to seek services through other local agencies.
Helpful Departments and Personnel
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Title IX Officer
- Mariel Mulet, Director of Human Resources Equity and Diversity Policies and Procedures: ADM 606 • 323.343.3040 • [email protected]
- Address: California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Administration Building: Room 606, Los Angeles, CA 90032
- Mariel Mulet, Director of Human Resources Equity and Diversity Policies and Procedures: ADM 606 • 323.343.3040 • [email protected]
Policies and Procedures
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Cal State LA Non-Discrimination Statement
This statement affirms Cal State LA's commitment to equality of opportunity for all individuals. The statement also includes information on filing complaints for those who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Cal State LA Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
This statement affirms "The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities." The statement is accompanied by CSU Executive Order 1095 which identifies prohibited conduct and includes answers to questions victims and survivors may have related to Cal State LA options — What should I do? Who should I contact? What reporting options do I have? As a reporter, am I protected from retaliation? What else might happen if I notify University Police? What CSU procedures are available? What are the CSU definitions of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and consent?
This procedure outlines Cal State LA's responsibility to compile and publish crime statistics in an Annual Security Report, and identifies Cal State LA campus security authorities and their training and reporting obligations. In addition, the procedure includes links to crime definitions and the CSA report form.
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CSU Systemwide Policy
Refer to the CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation (Effective 1.1.22), available at CSU Policies.
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Student Code of Conduct
Prohibited behaviors include dishonesty, conduct that threatens or endangers the health and safety of others, hazing, theft, and other forms of misconduct. Policies related to student conduct are available through the Student Conduct Office.
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
- Cal State LA Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Links to Cal State LA University Police)
Dating and Domestic Violence
Online Resources
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
- Are You Hurting Your Partner? (National Domestic Violence Hotline)
- Can an Abusive Partner Change? (National Domestic Violence Hotline)
- Dating Violence (SAFE)
- Domestic Violence: Break the Cycle of Abuse (Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office)
- New Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims (U.S. Social Security Administration)
- Personal Safety Plan (National Domestic Violence Hotline)
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Reaching Out (Los Angeles County Department of Public Health)
- Safe Dating Tips: A Guide for Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Non-Binary People (FORGE)
- Safety Planning (Day 14) (FORGE)
- Support for Victims of Domestic Violence (Victims of Crime Resource Center)
- There is No Excuse for Domestic Violence (Los Angeles Police Department)
Human Trafficking
Online Resources
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
- Human Trafficking 101 (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
- Human Trafficking in America's Schools (National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments)
- Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office)
- Victim Identification: What Can You Do? (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Immigration Considerations
Online Resources
- Abuse in Immigrant Communities (National Domestic Violence Hotline)
- Immigration Options for Victims of Crime (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
- U Visas/T Visas (Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office)
Legal Assistance, Resources, and Rights
Online Resources
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Criminal and Civil Law (Victim Connect Resource Center)
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
- Legal Help (National Domestic Violence Hotline)
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
- Civil Justice for Crime Victims (The National Center for Victims of Crime)
- Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Restraining Orders
California Courts Online Resources
Safety Planning | Online Safety
Online Resources
- Safety Planning (Love is Respect)
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Physical Safety (Victim Connect Resource Center)
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Safety Planning Information (National Human Trafficking Hotline)
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
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Interactive Guide to Safety Planning (National Domestic Violence Hotline)
- Safety Planning (Day 14) (FORGE)
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Technology Safety (National Network to End Domestic Violence)
Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Title IX
Online Resources
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
- How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Education)
- This fact sheet is available in more than 15 languages
- Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination (Cal State LA)
Sexual Violence and Misconduct
Online Resources
- Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (U.S. Department of Justice)
- Megan's Law: Registered Sex Offender Information (Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice)
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
- Defining the Rules: Making Clear the Difference Between Sex & Rape (Men Can Stop Rape)
- Male Survivors: Men Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted (Men Can Stop Rape)
- Sexual Assault (Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office)
- What Men Can Do (Men Can Stop Rape)
Stalking and Civil Harassment
Online Resources
Brochures, Fact Sheets & Guides
- Civil Harassment (California Courts Self-Help Center)
- Stalking (Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office)
Survivor and Victim Assistance
Online Directories
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Directory of Crime Victim Services (Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice [OVC])
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Directory of Domestic and Sexual Violence Assistance Agencies (ValorUS)
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LawHelpCA (Legal Aid Association of California, Legal Services Corporation & The State Bar of California)
- Local and Online Help Directory (California Victim Compensation Board)
Additional Online Resources
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Victim and Survivor Rights & Services
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Crimevictims.gov (OVC)
- Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (U.S. Department of Justice)
- LifeMatters (Empathia Pacific, Inc.): 800.3677474 (Cal State LA employee assistance program)
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Know Your Rights (Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education)
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ValorUS (formerly the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault)
- Victims of Crime Resource Center
- WomensLaw.org - Information for People of All Genders (National Network to End Domestic Violence)
Brochures, Fact Sheets, and Guides
- A Victim's Guide to Restitution (California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board)
- Civil Justice for Crime Victims (The National Center for Victims of Crime)
- How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Education)
- This fact sheet is available in more than 15 languages
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