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.
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
Sexual Assault Crisis Services
24-hour sexual assault crisis line
877-Y-HELPS-U (877-943-5778)
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
For additional resources and information, please contact your college’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator or visit our Resources page.