If a
student reports that he or she has been a victim of sexual assault, sexual
harassment, or sexual misconduct, that person has options about how to
proceed. The most important thing is that the individual is safe and is
not in imminent danger.
If a Student is in Distress:
- Listen
non-judgmentally. Accept the experience as the student describes
it. Articulate clearly that you believe the student and you want to
provide support in any way that you can.
- Validate the
student’s feelings
- Assure the
student that it is not their fault. Self-blame is common among victims of sexual violence.
- Do not make
judgmental comments. Do not comment on what could have been done
differently or make statements that imply that the student could have avoided
the harassment or assault
- Be sympathetic. However,
do not let your own emotions get in the way of supporting the student.
- Discuss options. Show
them the sexual harassment policy and give them the brochure on sexual
misconduct.
- Get support for
yourself. Do not hesitate to seek advice from individuals who are in
a position to help. It is not necessary to give names or details of the
incident to get initial support and to learn more about options. Some options
for help include the Employee Assistance Program MHN, 800-322-9707, and the
LACCD Title IX Coordinator, Cristy
Passman, extension 2267.
RESOURCES
Talk to someone confidentially
Community
Resources
- LACCD
Sheriff’s Department
- Emergency
- 911
- L.A.
Rape and Battering Hotline 310-392-8381
- LA
County Info Line (dial 211 or www.healthycity.org)
- Sojourn
Services for Battered Women and Their Children 310-264-6644 (Crisis
Hotline)
Counseling
Services
- Suicide Prevention Crisis Line: 877-727-4747
LBGTQ Counseling
- The
Center (Los Angeles): 323-993-7400
- Trevor
Project (Hotline): 1-866-488-7386
Online
Resources
- National
Sexual Assault Hotline – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
(RAINN), (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
- National
Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, 800-787-3224 (TTY)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
211 Los Angeles County
- Information
and Referral, 526 W Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 90067, 211 or www.211la.org
Asian Pacific
Counseling & Treatment Centers
- 520
Lafayette Park Place, Ste 300, Los Angeles, CA 90057, (213) 252-2100 or www.apctc.org/
Child Abuse
Hotline
- Los
Angeles County Department of Children Services, (800) 540-4000
- L.A.
Child Guidance Clinic, 3787 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007,
(323) 766-2345 or www.lachild.org/
Child and Family
Services - Pathways
- (Central
Los Angeles, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Beverly Hills), 3550 W. 6th Street
Ste 500, Los Angeles, CA 90020, (213) 427-2700 or www.pathwaysla.org/
Connections for
Children
Crystal Stairs,
Inc.
- Child Care Resource and Referral Service, 650
West Adams Blvd. Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (323) 299-0199 or www.crystalstairs.org
Disability
Services