Harm and misconduct

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

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

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

Child & elder abuse/neglect

Anyone who witnesses, suspects, or is told about child, dependent adult, or elder abuse or neglect should report it. Certain employees and volunteers of UC Berkeley are required to report suspected child, dependent adult, or elder abuse. Related terms: abuse, neglect, child, minor, youth, safety, violence, law enforcement, police, Mandated Reporter