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Reporting an Assault or Complaint
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted or if you are in danger, call 911 and/or the Diablo Valley College Police immediately at 925-969-3000.
When to report a complaint
Sexual discrimination, harassment, assault, misconduct or violence can take many forms, including any sexual conduct that lacks mutual consent. Harassment may take the form of stalking or the distribution, display or discussion of any written, graphic, visual or auditory material that is sexual in nature and has the intent and effect of threatening, intimidating or interfering with a person's ability to study or work. Any such behaviors of this nature should be reported immediately.
While it is understood that sexual discrimination, harassment, assault, misconduct or violence may be difficult to report, immediate reporting allows for the best possible means of supporting the victim and to investigate and address the claims.
Retaliation against anyone who reports or participates in the investigative process is prohibited and may be subject to sanctions, as determined by the college.
Four Ways to Report Harassment and Discrimination on the Basis of Sex
- Report incident online here
- Report incident to Title IX Coordinator:
Vicki Ferguson
Vice President of Equity and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator
Location: Administration Building, 207
vferguson@dvc.edu
925-969-2005 - Report incident to Diablo Valley College Human Resources Office
- Report incident to campus police
Diablo Valley College, Police Services is located in Parking Lot 1. You can call (925)696-2785 or (925) 288-4600 when reporting after normal business hours.
Complaint Process and Procedure
Students have the right to file a formal unlawful discrimination complaint. The Vice President of Student Services will provide students with the District complaint form and forward the completed form to the District Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. Upon receipt of a formal complaint, the District will immediately notify the State Chancellor's Office. Within 10 calendar days of receipt, the District will commence an investigation of the complaint and notify the complainant. The District has 90 calendar days in which to investigate the complaint and report the administrative findings to the complainant and the State Chancellor's Office. The complainant may appeal the administrative determination to the District Governing Board within 15 calendar days of notice of such determination. The District Governing Board has 45 calendar days in which to act on the appeal.
Why It's Important to File a Report
If you experience sexual violence, you are not to blame.
It does not matter when it happened, where it happened, or what the circumstances surrounding the incident were. It is not your fault.
By coming forward and reporting your experience, you can make a big difference. You can help make our campus and community safer for everyone, and prevent the person who hurt you from harming anyone else.
If you experience sexual violence, you can and should make a report. There are several avenues you can take to report a sexual violence incident.
If you need help sorting through your reporting options or getting the process started, you can contact either
Counseling Services
Telephone: 925-969-2140 (Pleasant Hill)
925-551-6209 (San Ramon)
Title IX Coordinator
Vicki Ferguson
Vice President of Equity and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator
Location: Administration Building, 207
vferguson@dvc.edu
925-969-2005