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Sexual Assault

State Law

Rape is a violation of the .

District and College Policy

The prohibits: "Rape, date rape, sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, or threat of an assault upon a student or member of the college community on District property, or at a college or District-sponsored or supervised function."

  • Sexual and Other Assaults -
  • Sexual Assaults -
  • Registered Sex Offender Information -

Federal and State Law

Education, Prevention and Reporting

    • Section 67385 - Student Safety
    • Sections 67390 - 67393 - Rape and Sexual Assault Education Programs
  • Public Law 102-325, section 486 (c)

Reporting Procedures

If a sex offense occurs, students may contact:

  • Campus Police Services: 925-969-5547
  • President's Designee (Conduct Code) - TBA
  • Vice President of Student Services: 925-969-2005

Campus Programs and Services

  • Brown Bag Personal Safety workshop with Campus police - (generally  scheduled each September)
  • Other workshops TBA (contact Student Life Office at 925-969-4267)

External Resources

24-hour anonymous/confidential telephone hotlines

  • Rape Crisis Center of Central Contra Costa:
    • Crisis Hotline: 925-798-7273 (24 hour)
    • Non-emergency Services: 510-237-0113
    • RAINN hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (calls will be answered by nearest crisis center in your area code)
  • - free online training and resources for adult victims of sexual assault