Harm and misconduct

Harassment & discrimination

Discrimination and harassment is prohibited. Experiencing or witnessing discrimination or harassment can be very difficult and distressing. Please know there are resources and reporting options available to you. Related terms: harassment, discrimination, Protected Category, Responsible Employee, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX

Online harassment (including doxxing)

Resources to protect yourself from doxxing, reporting online harassment, and more. Related terms: doxxed, privacy, online, internet, harassment, data, personal information, cybersecurity, cyberstalking, stalking, social media, identity, phone, laptop, computer, IT, safety

Threat of harm to self or others

If you need emergency support related to a threat of harm from someone else (including imminent risk of harm to self or others), please call 911 or call the UCPD emergency number (510) 642-3333 anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Help is available to staff, faculty and academic appointees, postdocs, students, and third parties (non-affiliates).

Targeted violence and active threats

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911. If you see a person with a weapon on campus, immediately call 911 or 510-642-3333 via a cell phone. Related terms: emergency, violence, active shooter, threat, prevention, targeted violence, police, law enforcement, safety, prepare, safety

Sexual violence & harassment

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment, relationship violence, stalking, sexual assault, invasions of sexual privacy, sexual exploitation, or other forms of sexual violence, there are resources on campus for you. Resources are available to staff, faculty and academic appointees, postdocs, students, and third parties (non-affiliates). Related terms: rape, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, relationship violence, intimate partner violence, fondling, stalking, sexual harassment, quid pro quo, hostile environment, prevention, confidential, advocate, advocacy, survivor, Title IX

Misconduct by Athletics staff

Cal Athletics takes violations of University and Department of Athletics policies, NCAA bylaws, and federal and state laws seriously. Students, student-athletes, employees, and visitors may report a concern. Related terms: Athlete, student athlete, NCAA, sports, intercollegiate, coach

Misconduct by UCPD officer

Related terms: police, police officer, sworn, law enforcement, misconduct, reporting

Hazing (students)

Hazing is not permitted at UC Berkeley. Hazing is defined as "participating in hazing or any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a campus organization or other activity engaged in by the organization or members of the organization at any time that causes, or is likely to cause, physical injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in psychological harm to any student or other person." Related terms: Hazing, initiation, pre-initiation, organization, club, fraternity, sorority, prevention, law enforcement, Clery Act, Campus Security Authority

Criminal activity

In an emergency, call 911. To report a crime no longer in progress to UCPD, please call the non-emergency line (510) 642-6760. Related terms: crime, criminal, law enforcement, police, safety, Clery, Campus Security Authority (CSA), Mandated Reporter

Hate or bias incident

Resources and reporting options are available to staff, faculty, postdocs, and students who become a target of or witness a hate crime or hate-motivated act. Related terms: hate crime, bias, law enforcement, discrimination, harassment, intolerance, hostile environment, Protected Category