Reporting for Responsible Employees

If, in the course of your work, you get a report of sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking, you must promptly contact the UCSC Title IX Office using this online reporting link or by calling  (831) 459-2462.

Reports of sexual violence and sexual harassment can also be made, depending on the wishes of the complainant, to the UCSC Campus Police Department or the appropriate law enforcement agency depending on where the crime was committed. 

 When sexual violence has been reported, responsible employees should respect the desire of the complainant  with regards to calling law enforcement, unless there is an immediate safety or medical threat. 

If the situation involves any immediate danger to health or safety, call 911.

You do not need to be certain that the incident constitutes sexual harassment or sexual violence and you should not investigate. The Title IX Officer will assess the information and determine the appropriate next steps.

Review the Responsible Employees FAQ

Details you must report

You must share with the Title IX Office whatever information has been shared with you, including

• the names of any individuals involved (both complainant and respondent)
• the contact information of all parties
• the details of the incident
• the date of the incident
• the location of the incident

You should not press the individuals involved for information that they do not want to share.

Requests for Confidentiality

Responsible employees must report SVSH to Title IX and cannot offer those making a disclosure confidentiality. Let those asking for confidentiality know that you are required to report. You can use the script below:

“I want to help but I want to remind you that I am required to report any incidences of sexual harassment or sexual violence to the Title IX office of the University. I do this because it’s my obligation, but more importantly, I do this because I want to be sure that you are kept safe and informed of the resources and your rights and options. Title IX will reach out to you via email and you can decide whether you want to meet with them.”

Confidential Support

If a student who has experienced sexual violence or sexual harassment tells you they are unsure what to do next, refer them to the confidential CARE Advocates who can help them to explore options and provide support. You can also refer them to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) or the EAP if they are an employee.

Amnesty

To encourage reporting, and because alcohol and other drugs are often involved in sexual violence reports, neither student complainants nor student witnesses in an investigation will be subject to discipline for violations of the student conduct policy at or near the time of the incident with a few exceptions:

• Conduct placed the health or safety of another at risk
• Plagiarism, cheating, or academic dishonesty
• Egregious conduct, such as the sale of drugs or providing alcohol to an under-aged person.