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Confidential Resources, Anonymous Reporting, and Privacy
Depending on their roles at UC Berkeley, staff and faculty have varying reporting responsibilities and abilities to maintain confidentiality. In order to make informed choices, one should be aware of confidentiality and mandatory reporting requirements when consulting campus resources.
Confidential Resources
Confidential resources exist in order to provide a safe space for individuals to discuss their options, learn about resources, and discuss any concerns before deciding to take next steps. According to University policy, individuals who consult with confidential resources are advised that their discussions are not considered reports of sexual harassment or sexual violence and that without additional action by the individual, the discussions will not result in any action by the University to resolve their concerns. Unless there is imminent risk of serious harm, they cannot share information without your express consent. Additionally, this information is not considered an official report to the university.
Confidential, non-reporting resources include:
*Note: Ombuds Offices do not offer legal advice or mental health counseling. They do not have any formal authority to render decisions about issues brought to the office and do not participate in formal hearings or other formal processes.
State-certified crisis counselors and advocates are also available through non-UC community resources such as BAWAR and the Family Violence Law Center.
Anonymous Reporting
Anonymous reporting happens when you do not disclose your name or the identities of the other parties involved, nor request any action. Depending on what information is shared, action by the university may be limited. The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) will determine appropriate next steps as required by relevant laws and policies. To learn more, contact OPHD at 510-643-7985.
To make an anonymous report, you can use CalTIP (Berkeley's text-based anonymous reporting tool to report non-emergency criminal activity) by texting (510) 664-8477 (4-TIPS).
Confidentiality in Reporting Crimes
When reporting crimes to the police, individuals who are survivors (victims of crime) have rights, including protecting victim and witness information in police, arrest, and investigative reports. To learn more, ask the reporting officer about this option.
Privacy (from the UC Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policy)
Responsible Employees
Responsible employees are individuals who must report incidents of sexual violence and/or harassment to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD). If you confide in a responsible employee they must notify OPHD and may reveal details about you and/or the perpetrator. Many university officials are considered responsible employees including academic advisers, administrators, athletic coaches, GSIs, professors, resident advisors, supervisors/managers, and more. If you are concerned about maintaining confidentiality, please use confidential resources such as:
*Note: Ombuds Offices do not offer legal advice or mental health counseling. They do not have any formal authority to render decisions about issues brought to the office and do not participate in formal hearings or other formal processes.
University Health Services offers students after-hours emergency consultation with a counselor
and crisis resource referrals by calling (855) 817-5667.