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CSUDH is committed to creating and sustaining an educational and working environment free of sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. Your safety and well-being is our top priority. Below, you will find a list of various on- and off-campus resources.

What should I do?

Call 9-1-1 if you are in the midst of any kind of emergency, immediate harm, or threat of harm.

If you have experienced sexual misconduct (e.g., rape, acquaintance rape, or sexual battery), dating or domestic violence, or stalking, you are encouraged to seek immediate assistance from police and healthcare providers for your physical safety, emotional support, and medical care.

University police can escort you to a safe place and transport you to a hospital or a sexual assault response center for a medical examination, if needed. University police can also provide access to a confidential Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate. If you would prefer not to notify the police, you are strongly encouraged to seek assistance from the campus Title IX Officer who can provide you with information on your options, rights and remedies, and/or the Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate. The Campus Title IX Officer is available to assist you in notifying the police, if you wish. The Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate listed below can also assist you in notifying the police and/or the Campus Title IX Officer.

You have the right to decide whom and when to tell about what happened. However, it is very important that you get confidential medical attention after being assaulted. 

Whom should I contact?

The University has designated a Title IX Officer to provide you with assistance and support, and to monitor and oversee overall compliance with laws and policies related to sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. Your Campus Title IX Officer is available to explain and discuss your right to file a criminal complaint; the University’s relevant complaint process, and your right to receive assistance with that process, including the investigation process; how confidentiality is handled; available resources, both on and off campus; and other related matters.

CSUDH Title IX Officer:

  • Nallely López
    Welch Hall B470G
    Email: nalopez@csudh.edu
    Phone: (310) 243-3619
    Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

CSU Dominguez Hills Police:

  • Chief Carlos Velez
    Welch Hall, Room B-100
    Email: cvelez@csudh.edu
    Emergency: 911 or extension 3333 on an on-campus phone
    Non-Emergency: (310) 243-3639

Local Police:

  • LA County Sheriff
    1356 Avalon Boulevard
    Carson, CA
    Emergency: 911
    Non-Emergency: (310) 830-1123

CSUDH Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate:

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights:

    Medical & Counseling Services:

    Campus Services

    • CSUDH Student Psychological Services provides counseling by appointment (between Welch Hall and University Theater).
      (310) 243-3818
      Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      https://www.csudh.edu/sps

    • CSUDH Student Health Services provides medical assistance and appointments for students.
      (310) 243-3629
      Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      https://www.csudh.edu/shs

    Off-Campus Services

    Rape Crisis Advocacy and Counseling Services:

    Domestic/Dating Violence Shelter, Advocacy, and Counseling Services:

    Medical Treatment, including services after an incident of sexual assault or dating/domestic violence:

    • After a sexual assault, call the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles 24 hours a day at (877) 943-5778 and they will contact a trained nurse to provide free medical services after a sexual assault, including the collection of forensic evidence.
      https://ywcagla.org/

    • After an incident of domestic or dating violence, call Peace Over Violence at (310) 392-8381, and they will direct you to the Domestic Violence Center in your area. An advocate from one of the Centers will contact a trained nurse to provide free medical services after an incident of domestic violence, including the collection of forensic evidence.
      http://www.peaceoverviolence.org/

    • To arrange for a forensic exam after a sexual assault or incident of domestic or dating violence, please call YWCA or Peace Over Violence (listed above) to arrange for a trained nurse to go to the closest hospital and provide the examination for free.
    • In the event of a medical emergency, please call 911 for an ambulance.
What reporting options do I have?

You have several reporting options, and you may pursue one or more of these options at any time. 

Criminal: Reporting to University Police and/or local police is an option at any time. If you choose not to report to the police immediately following an incident, you can still make the report at a later time. However, with the passage of time, the ability to gather evidence to assist with criminal prosecution may be limited. Depending on the circumstances, the police may be able to obtain a criminal restraining order on your behalf.

Administrative: You may report to the Campus Title IX Coordinator, who will provide you with written and verbal information regarding applicable University complaint procedures for investigating and addressing the incident. The Title IX Coordinator will also provide you with information regarding resources available to you, as well as information regarding your rights and options. Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator is listed above.

The Campus Title IX Coordinator will also discuss with you any reasonable supportive measures the University may offer to reduce or eliminate negative impact on you and provide you with available assistance. Examples include: adjustment to work assignments, course schedules or supervisory reporting relationship; requiring the Respondent to move from University-owned or affiliated housing; or prohibiting the Respondent from contacting the parties involved in the reported incident. These options may be available to you whether or not you choose to report the incident to campus police or law enforcement. The Title IX Coordinator and the Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE) remains available to assist you and provide you with reasonable remedies requested by you throughout the reporting, investigative, and disciplinary processes, and thereafter.

Non-reporting: You are strongly encouraged to report any incidents to the police and/or Campus Title IX Officer so that steps may be taken to protect you and the rest of the campus community. However, non-reporting is also an option. 

What happens if I report to CSUDH?

The University has a formal written process to responds to all reports of sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. The Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI) will reach out to you providing resources and to meet with you. If you decide to meet with OEI, we will learn more about your experience and provide options regarding how you choose to proceed. 

What happens if I notify the police?

Should you choose to notify University Police, you will be escorted to a safe place if necessary, and may be transported to a hospital or sexual response assault center for a medical exam. University police can also provide access to a confidential Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate, if desired. First and foremost, the medical exam you receive from a hospital or sexual assault response center treats any physical injuries or effects. The exam may include a vaginal and/or anal examination, testing, and prophylactic treatment for sexually transmitted infections and possible pregnancy. 


Second, the medical exam properly collects and preserves evidence. Seeking a medical exam for treatment and evidence collection does not commit you to any particular course of action, and your medical records are confidential.

Information about confidentiality

We encourage survivors of sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, or stalking to talk to someone about what happened – so you can get the support you need, and so the University can respond appropriately. Whether – and the extent to which – a University employee may agree to maintain confidentiality (and not disclose information to the Title IX Officer) depends on the Employee’s position and responsibilities at the University. This information is intended to make you aware of the various reporting and confidential disclosure options available to you – so you can make informed choices about where to turn for help. The University encourages victims to talk to someone identified in one or more of these groups.

As explained below, some employees are required by law to maintain near complete confidentiality; talking to them is sometimes called a “privileged communication.” Other Employees may talk to a victim in confidence, and generally only report to the University that an incident occurred without revealing any personally identifying information. Some employees are required to report all details of an incident (including the identities of both the victim and alleged perpetrator) to the Title IX Coordinator. 

Confidential resources:

Physicians, Psychotherapists, Professional Counselors and Clergy – Physicians, psychotherapists, professional, licensed counselors, and clergy who work or volunteer on or off campus acting solely in those roles or capacity, in the provision of medical or mental health treatment or counseling (including those who work or volunteer in those offices) may not report any information about an incident of sexual misconduct to anyone else at the University, including the Title IX Coordinator, without your consent. Below is the contact information for professional counselors and physicians (if any) on campus:

  • Mayra Romo, CSUDH Victim’s Advocate
    To schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/d/2gk-6zq-8zq
    Email: mromo@csudh.edu
    Phone: (310) 243-2567
    Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

    Internet, email, and voicemail are not secure forms of communication; please only provide contact and/or scheduling information. The Victim's Advocate office location will be provided once appointment is confirmed.
  • CSUDH Student Health and Psychological Services
    Phone:     (310) 243-2818

Reporting to University or Local Police

If you report certain sex offenses to local or University Police, the police are required to notify you that your name will become a matter of public record unless confidentiality is requested. If you request that your identity be kept confidential, your name will not become a matter of public record and the police will not report your identity to anyone else at the University, including the Title IX Officer. University Police will, however, report the facts of the incident itself to the Title IX Officer being sure not to reveal to the Title IX Officer your name/identity, or compromise their own criminal investigation.

The University is required by the federal Clery Act to report certain types of crimes (including certain sex offenses) in statistical reports. However, while the University will report the type of incident in the annual crime statistics report known as the Annual Security Report, your name/identity will not be revealed.

Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator

To the extent possible, information reported to the Title IX Coordinator will be shared only with individuals responsible for addressing and resolving the incident. The University will protect the privacy of individuals involved except as otherwise required by law or University policy.

If you request of the Title IX Coordinator that your identity remain completely confidential, the Title IX Coordinator will explain that the University cannot always honor that request and cannot guarantee complete confidentiality. If you wish to maintain confidentiality or request that no investigation be conducted or disciplinary action taken, the University must weigh that request against the University’s obligation to provide a safe, non-discriminatory environment for all students, employees and third parties, including you. Under those circumstances, the Title IX Coordinator will determine whether your request for complete confidentiality and/or no investigation can be honored under the facts and circumstances of the particular case, including whether the University has a legal obligation to report the incident, conduct an investigation or take other appropriate steps. Without information about your identity, the University’s ability to meaningfully investigate the incident and pursue disciplinary action against the perpetrator may be severely limited.

Information about being protected from retaliation

University policies prohibit retaliation against a person who:

  • Filed a complaint
  • Reports or opposes conduct believed to violate the Non-Discrimination Policy
  • Assists someone with such a report; or
  • Participates in any manner in any related investigation or resolution. 

No officer, employee or agent of the University shall retaliate, intimidate, threaten, coerce, or otherwise discriminate against any individual for exercising his/her rights or responsibilities. Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse actions related to employment or education. Retaliation, if proven, is a violation of University policies and may result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment or expulsion from the University.