Report Sexual Misconduct

UC San Diego Patients and Students - How to Report Sexual Harrassment

File a Report

Individuals who have experienced sexual harassment are encouraged to report it. To speak with a Title IX officer, please call (858) 534-8298. Reports can also be submitted online. UCSD reviews all reports of sexual harassment in accordance with the University’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy and other applicable policies. The UCSD Title IX Office tries to protect people’s privacy, while also fulfilling its obligations to respond appropriately to all reports it receives. In some situations, certain laws and University policies may require disclosure to law enforcement or other agencies. For those who are unsure if they want to file a report, we recommend contacting one of the following confidential resources first for advice and support:

• CARE at the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)
  • CARE at SARC is an independent confidential campus resource for individuals impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.
  • Student Services Center, 5th floor, Suite 500 | (858) 534-5793 | Email: careinfo@ucsd.edu
• CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
  • CAPS provides student-centered, comprehensive mental health support such as individual counseling, workshops, therapy groups, outreach programs, and more.
  • Galbraith Hall 190 | (858) 534-3755 (24/7)
• Student Legal Services (SLS)
  • SLS provides confidential legal counseling, attorney referrals, and education.
  • Student Services Center, 5th floor, Suite 527 | (858) 534-4374 | Email: sls@ucsd.edu
• Off-Campus Resources

These offices are not required to report instances of sexual harassment to the University.

SHS Patients - Additional Methods to Report Sexual Misconduct

Patients at SHS can also report sexual misconduct to the University via:

• UC San Diego Compliance Hotline: 1 (800) 403-4744
• UC San Diego Police: (858) 534-HELP (4357)

For those who would prefer to file a complaint with an outside agency instead of, or in addition to, a complaint with the University, a civil rights complaint can be filed with any of the following:

• Medical Board of California: File a complaint about any California-licensed medical doctor or midwife.
• Osteopathic Medical Board of California: File a complaint about any California-licensed osteopathic physician.
• California Department of Consumer Affairs: File a complaint about any California-licensed professional.
• S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights: The Office for Civil Rights works to ensure equal access to education and enforcement of civil rights protections. Complaints can be filed electronically, by mail, or by phone.
• California Department of Public Health’s Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ): The CHCQ Licensing and Certification Program at the California Department of Public Health has regulatory oversight of licensed and certified health care facilities and of certain types of health care professionals. CHCQ also investigates consumer complaints against the facilities and professionals within its purview. Complaints can be filed electronically, by mail, or by phone.
• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH): DFEH will investigate a failure by an employer to comply with sexual harassment prevention training and education requirements, and incidents of discrimination in employment, businesses, and other services. Complaints can be filed electronically, by mail, or by phone.

UC San Diego Workforce - How to Report

File a Report

UCSD provides resources to faculty and staff who want to report sexual misconduct or seek help for themselves or others. As an institution, we are all responsible for creating and maintaining the safe, supportive, and respectful environment our patients and colleagues expect and deserve. All members of the UCSD community are urged to immediately report information regarding possible sexual misconduct directly to the Title IX office or anonymously to the compliance hotline. Read more information about employee responsibility to report sexual misconduct as a member of the UC community.

• TITLE IX:
  • Phone: (858) 534-8298
  • Email: ohpd@ucsd.edu
  • Public Incident Report Form (this form allows anonymous reports)
• Compliance Hotline: (800) 403-4744

University of California Notice of Nondiscrimination

Across all of its locations, including clinical settings, the University prohibits discrimination and harassment (including sexual assault and other forms of sexual harassment). UCSD SHS provides equal opportunities for all patients, applicants, employees, faculty, and students regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. For more on the University’s commitment to integrity, accountability, and respect for all members of our community, please see the University’s Principles of Community.

Reporting Obligations of University of California Personnel

All University employees are responsible for creating and maintaining the safe, supportive, and respectful environment that our patients and colleagues expect and deserve. Additionally, under some circumstances, UCSD SHS staff members are required by University policy to immediately report possible sexual harassment to the Title IX office. Even those who are not subject to a mandate are urged to immediately report information regarding possible sexual harassment directly to the Title IX office or anonymously to the compliance hotline. Read more information about employee responsibility to report sexual harassment as a member of the UC community.

To Provide General Feedback About the Patient Care Experience

UCSD SHS wants to hear about patients’ overall care experience. To provide general feedback about a visit or experience with a SHS provider, or to communicate any complaint about unprofessional conduct, please submit feedback here.

To Obtain Medical Records

Patients may obtain a copy of their medical records in person, by mail, by fax, or electronically in MyStudentChart. For detailed instructions, visit the UCSD Student Health and Well-Being Medical Records page.