What Are My Options?
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, sexual harassment,
or sexual misconduct, you have choices about how you'd like to proceed. The
most important factor is that you are safe and are not in imminent danger. If
you believe you are in danger, call 911 or the Sheriff’s Station at your
College.
If you have been subjected to sexual or gender-based
harassment or misconduct, LACCD strongly encourages you to report your
experience to the District and/or law enforcement. LACCD has designated a Title
IX and Deputy Title IX Coordinators who are specially trained to work with
individuals who report sexual misconduct and provide information about
resources, support services, and procedural options. You have the right to file
a report with either the District or law enforcement. The LACCD administrative
process and law enforcement investigation can occur simultaneously.
You can make a report at any time. However, you are
encouraged to make a report as soon as possible after an incident. All reports
are treated with the high level of seriousness and sensitivity they deserve.
Retaliation against any person for making a report or participating in an
investigation is strictly prohibited by District policy. If you decide not to
make a report, or if you are unsure about reporting, you are still entitled to
receive confidential support and medical care through your Colleges Student
Health Center, as well as request changes to your academic and on-campus
employment situations.
Reporting to LACCD
To address Title IX issues, LACCD has designated a Title IX and
Deputy Title IX Coordinators who are specially trained to work with individuals
who report sexual misconduct and provide information about resources, support
services, and procedural options. To make a report about a specific incident,
please contact the Deputy Title IX Coordinator below assigned to your college
or site within the District or complete the Complaint Form online.
Dr. Genice Sarcedo-Magruder
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for West Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, Southwest Los Angeles, Los Angeles City and Los Angeles Pierce Colleges, and the Educational Services
Center (inclusive of all satellite campuses)
Regional Equity & Title IX Officer and Dean
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Attention: Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-891-2315
sarcedg@piercecollege.edu
Angelica Toledo
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for East Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade-Technical, Los Angeles Valley and Los Angeles Mission Colleges, and Van de Kamp Innovation
Center (inclusive of all satellite campuses)
Regional Equity & Title IX Officer and Dean
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Attention: Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-891-2315
toledoa@elac.edu
Victoria Friedman
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Title IX Policy and Procedure Inquiries District Compliance Officer
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Attention: Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-891-2125
friedmv@laccd.edu
Brittany Grice
Title IX Coordinator
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Attention: LACCD Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-891-2315
titleix@email.laccd.edu
Reporting to Law Enforcement
You
have the right to file a report with law enforcement as well as the District.
You can file a criminal complaint with the Sheriff’s Department at your College
or local police department, depending on where the incident took place.
For
crimes that occurred on a LACCD property, contact the Sheriff’s Department at
your College location.
For crimes
that occurred off-campus, contact the local police department or call 911.
Confidential Support Options
Under California law, communication with some individuals such as
mental health professionals or medical personnel are confidential. This means
that any information shared by a survivor with a specific individual will not
be used against the individual in court or shared with others.
On-campus – Student Health Centers
LACCD Employee Assistance Program
The Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all LACCD employees and provides
free and confidential support and resources.
Off-campus
Strength United
24-hour assistance for sexual assault and
domestic violence
·
(818) 886-0453 or (661) 253-0258
·
877-Y-HELPS-U (877-943-5778)
Peace Over Violence
Sexual and domestic violence, stalking,
child abuse and youth violence prevention center
· Central Los Angeles: 213-626-3393
· South Los Angeles: 310-392-8381
· West San Gabriel Valley: 626-793-3385
College Specific Resources and Options
Your Deputy Title IX Coordinators have created flyers for
each campus with specific contacts and resources available to those impacted by
Title IX concerns.
For additional resources and information, please contact
your college’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator or visit our Resourcespage.