If You’ve Been Accused of Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Stalking or other Similar Acts
If you have been accused of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating or domestic violence, or stalking, it can be a confusing and stressful experience. You may need resources to help you through it. Below are lists of campus and community resources that may be available to you.
- Investigations under CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimintion, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation
If there is an investigation under CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimintion, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation(opens in new window) (if the complainant is a student, staff, faculty member, or third party) detailed information regarding the investigation process is in the CSU Policy.
In an investigation:
- You have the right to have a support person with you to advise you during any of your meetings to provide support and advice and not to speak on your behalf;
- You have the right to provide information that you believe may help us in conducting an investigation
- You have the right to be informed of any evidence upon which findings will be based and given an opportunity to respond to the evidence, before any final conclusion, report or hearing
The above list is not exhaustive and you should review the relevant CSU Policy for further information.
Any member of the University community who is reported to have committed act(s) of sexual misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action and/or criminal charges. University disciplinary action may occur whether or not criminal charges are filed. You may wish to consult with an attorney to discuss any questions or concerns related to the allegations.
- On Campus Student Resources
Community Legal Information Clinic (“CLIC”)
25 Main Street, Suite 102, Chico(opens in new window)
(530)898-4354CLIC provides legal information(opens in new window) for free and you can request a Student Legal Service & Juvenile Rights intern to accompany you to meetings as your support person/advisor. Contact CLIC's Student Legal Services & Juvenile Rights Program(opens in new window) and they will explain their services to you.
WellCat Health Services
Corner of Legion and Warner(opens in new window)
(530)898-5241View WellCat Health Services website for more information
WellCat Counseling Center
Student Service Center(opens in new window), Room 430
(530)898-6345The Counseling and Wellness Center can provide confidential individual counseling and support.
- Employee Resources
Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters: LifeMatters by Empathia provides professional assistance to employees and their families in assessing and resolving personal problems that may be affecting well-being or job performance. It includes 24/7/365 toll-free helpline (1-800-367-7474), telephonic legal and financial assistance, dependent care resources, and a dedicated website
- Community Resources
Community Legal Information Clinic (“CLIC”)
25 Main Street, Suite 102, Chico(opens in new window)
(530)898-4354CLIC provides legal information(opens in new window) for free and you can request an intern to accompany you to meetings as your support person.
Legal Services of Northern California (“LSNC”)
541 Normal St., Chico(opens in new window)
(530)345-9491Legal Services of Northern California(opens in new window) provides certain legal services at no cost for qualifying clients
North Valley Counseling
2105 Forest Ave., Ste. 120, Chico
View North Valley Counseling(opens in new window) website for more information.
Butte County Behavioral Health
564 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico
(530)879-3950 or (800)334-6622View Butte County Behavioral Health(opens in new window) website for more information.
Self Help and Referral Program (SHARP) at the Butte County Courthouse
1775 Concord Ave., Chico(opens in new window)
(530)532-7024View Self Help and Referral Program(opens in new window) website for more information.
- Retaliation
Please note: It is a violation of University policy to retaliate in any way against students or employees because they raised allegations of sexual misconduct or other discriminatory harassment or behavior. This prohibition includes not retaliating against anyone involved in an investigation, including as a witness.
- Interim (Temporary) Remedies and Accommodations
If you have the need for an interim (temprary) remedy or accommodation during the investigation, or you have questions about the process or resources, please contact the Title IX/DHR Administrator’s office at (530)898-4949 or by email at titleix@csuchico.edu.