Resources for Addressing Harassment

Resources on Harassment

UC Berkeley Resources

Getting Help: Prevention, Response, & Support 

UC Berkeley is dedicated to preventing and addressing sexual harassment and sexual violence on campus. We believe in fostering a culture that prioritizes consent and respect, and responds to and supports survivors and their allies. As part of these efforts, we are working to engage all members of the university community to create a healthy and inspiring environment where violence in any form is not tolerated.

According to UC Policy, sexual violence includes stalking, dating and domestic violence, and sexual assault. All these behaviors are forms of sexual harassment.   These affect many lives - both directly and indirectly - regardless of one's identity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, religion, citizenship status, marital status, ability, education level or affiliation. 

If you’ve experienced sexual harassment and/or sexual violence, know – first and foremost – that what happened is not your fault. You deserve safety and respect, always. You may be experiencing a wide range of feelings such as shock, fear, disbelief, recurring memories, outrage, confusion, sadness, despair, and anger. All of your feelings are valid. Whether you tell someone, who you tell, and how you tell your story is entirely your decision. Regardless of what you decide, there are many people at UC Berkeley who are committed to helping students, faculty, and staff in need.

Visit the campus ASVSH Website

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PATH to Care Advocates (confidential support)

Visit PATH to Care Website

The PATH to Care Center provides affirming, empowering, and confidential support for survivors and those who have experienced gendered violence, including: sexual harassment, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.

It is always the victim’s/survivor’s decision to pursue any of the available resources or to report an incident to the police or the university. PATH is here to support your decisions.

You can set up an appointment with an advocate by calling (510) 642-1988. If you need to speak with someone urgently, you can call our 24/7 Care Line at (510) 643-2005 to speak with an on-call advocate. For further information, visit care.berkeley.edu.

Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)

"Title IX Office"
To file a report, visit the OPHD website or call (510) 643-7985.
Confidentiality: Not confidential—results in a formal report. Ask anonymously before providing identifying details like your name, email address or department. Additional resources can be found at UC Berkeley's Survivor Support website.

UCPD

  • Emergency - 911 (only works from a campus or pay phone)
  • UCPD Emergency - (510) 642-3333 (use from a cell phone) 
  • Non-Emergency - (510) 642-6760 

Gender Equity Resource Center

(510) 643-5727, ambrosia@berkeley.edu

Staff Ombuds Office

(510) 642-7823

Ombuds for Students & Postdoctoral Appointees

(510) 643-5754

Faculty Ombuds

(510) 642-7213

Physics Department Resources

Physics Department Chair

Professor Irfan Siddiqi, physics_chair@berkeley.edu
Confidentiality: Obligated to report to Title IX Office

Physics Department Liaison to Campus Climate and Compliance Office

Professor Ori Ganor, ganor@berkeley.edu, 403 Physics South  
Confidentiality: Obligated to report to Title IX Office

Physics Department Director of Administration

Roia Ferrazares, roia@berkeley.edu
Confidentiality: Obligated to report to Title IX Office

Physics Student Services

Group Email: Physics Student Services physics-student-services@lists.berkeley.edu

Claudia Trujillo, (510) 643-5261, 376 Physics North
Kathleen Cooney, (510) 664-7557, 374 Physics North
Nitin Srivastava, (510) 642-0481, 368 Physics North
Marjani Jones, (510) 642-0596, 370 Physics North
Isabella Marianoimariano01@berkeley.edu, 372 Physics North
Alexandria Perry, alexperry@berkeley.edu, 372 Phyaics North

*Note: Phone numbers are inactive while office is remote.

Confidentiality: Obligated to report to Title IX Office

Faculty Committee on Equity and Inclusion

Find out who is currently serving on our Committee on Equity and Inclusion by visiting our Equity & Inclusion page.

Campus Policies

Campus Policies, Information and Handouts

University Nondiscrimination Policy – Students 

University Nondiscrimination Policies – Employment

Visit UC Berkeley's Sexual Assault Survivor Support website.
This site contains a complete list of campus resources and a statement about confidentiality.