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).
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."
Community members who believe they were mistreated by a UCPD officer or that other misconduct has occurred have the ability to report the misconduct and to seek support.
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).
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.
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.
If there is an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency situations in which a person behaving in a way that is disruptive on campus, please contact UCPD at their non-emergency number: (510) 642-6760.
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.
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.
