Resources for students who are survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking
UCLA’s CARE at CAPS:
UCLA’s Campus Assault Resource and Education (CARE) Program provides prevention and response services for students who are victims of violent crimes. Located within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the CARE Program is a safe place for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking to get support, consultation, and to have a confidential place to talk. You can get help without formally reporting an assault or requesting formal treatment. To access a CARE Counselor call 310- 825-0768 (24/7) or utilize CAPS Walk-In Services. CARE is located in The Counseling Center at Wooden Center West. http://www.counseling.ucla.edu/care/.
The CARE website provides detailed information regarding what to do immediately following a rape or sexual assaulthttp://www.counseling.ucla.edu/CARE-%2072hrs.pdf, how to help a family member or friend who has been victimized, or for resources and prevention education.
For staff and faculty who have a rape or sexual assault reported to them, UCLA has a sexual assault protocol: http://www.counseling.ucla.edu/care/staffparents.html.
Student Care Managers
Student Care Managers, Mark Veldkamp (310-825-7291) and Karen Minero (310-825-0628), are available to support and advocate for UCLA students who are survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking. It is important to understand your rights and the options available to you. Student Care Managers can assist students in finding resources and can serve as an advocate for students who are attempting to navigate criminal and university judicial systems. Both Student Care Managers can be reached via phone or email at CRTeam@ucla.edu.
UCLA Police Department
How do I report a crime?
If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 from a campus phone or dial 310-825-1491 from a cell phone. For all non-emergency calls, the first thing you should do is call the police department for assistance and guidance about reporting a crime under your particular circumstances. You can reach their dispatch center at (310)825-1491.
UCPD’s brochure on Dating / Domestic Violence http://www.ucpd.ucla.edu/brochure/dating_and_dom_violence.pdf
UC System’s website regarding sexual assault:
Message from University of California Police Chiefs
Working together to end violence: http://ucempoweru.ucla.edu
Sexual Harassment:
UCLA is committed to creating and maintaining a community free of all forms of exploitation, intimidation, and harassment, including sexual harassment. UCLA does not tolerate sexual harassment, which is prohibited both by law and by University policy.
The Sexual Harassment Prevention Office provides information about campus policies and procedures to any interested person. Individual consultations can be arranged for persons who need detailed information about possible sexual harassment and options for resolving concerns on campus. Individual consultations are also available for faculty members, supervisors, managers, administrators and others who need information about their responsibilities to address information about possible sexual harassment of which they may become aware. Workshops and briefings can be arranged for students, staff, faculty members, departments, or other groups of persons on campus.
http://www.sexualharassment.ucla.edu/default.htm
Title IX Officer Pamela Thomason
310-206-3417
pthomason@conet.ucla.edu