If you or someone you know is in danger or needs immediate help, call 911.
If you have experienced any form of discrimination, including sexual violence and sexual harassment, resources are available to you. Please see the Full List of Campus & Community Resources for more information.
Resources for Impacted Parties
Community & Government Resources
Resources for Student Respondents
Student Respondent Services
Student Respondent Services is available to assist students accused of sexual violence, sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or other prohibited behavior at UCSB. The program provides a neutral contact for students identified as “respondents” in a response process. Student Respondent Services coordinators can provide the following types of assistance to student respondents.
- Emotional and/or Mental Health Support Referrals: Student Respondent Services coordinators can connect student respondents to campus or community resources that can provide emotional and mental health support.
- Assistance in Navigating the Response Process – Policies, Procedures, and Interim Measures: Student Respondent Services coordinators are available to assist student respondents in reviewing and understanding the UC policies and procedures relevant to their case. In some situations, interim protective measures, such as No-Contact Orders or exclusions from campus properties, are put in place while the University responds to filed reports. These measures are implemented to ensure the safety, well-being, and equal access to University programs and activities of its students. Student Respondent Services coordinators are trained to assist student respondents in navigating these measures, and can coordinate referrals to other campus offices that can also work with the respondents to address any concerns.
- Additional Supportive Measures: Student Respondent Services coordinators can provide assistance with accessing accommodations, such as academic, student employment, and housing assistance.
Note on Privacy vs. Confidentiality
Student Respondent Services coordinators do not advocate on behalf of respondents or advise respondents on how best to respond to an investigation. The coordinator’s role is to ensure the respondent has a clear understanding of applicable policies and procedures, and their rights and options in a response process. While the conversations between respondents and Student Respondent Services coordinators are kept private, the program does not offer complete confidentiality in the way a licensed counselor or attorney would. Because of this, any information shared with a Student Respondent Services coordinator concerning the details of a reported incident of sexual violence, sexual harassment, or other prohibited behavior must be shared with the Title IX/DHP Office.
Office of the Student Advocate
The Office of the Student Advocate (OSA) – an official service of UCSB’s Associated Students – assists students accused of violating applicable policies of the Title IX/DHP Office and act as advisors in the response process. As an advisor, OSA can receive updates throughout proceedings, with written student permission, and shall participate in the process as an advisor for the student.
Office of Student Advocate Contact information:
Resources for Employee Respondents
Employee Respondent Services is currently in transition. Until this service is updated, Employee Respondents are encouraged to utilize the campus confidential resources for support and wellness needs.