If you are in the midst of any kind of emergency, immediate harm or threat of harm CALL 9-1-1
Please refer to the below menus for on-campus resources and their contact information, based on whether the person in need of assistance is a student or an employee of the CSU.
For all CSUCI Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Sexual assault counselors (also called victim or survivor advocates) are confidential and available to assist victims/survivors of sexual assault.
Note: Communications with sexual assault counselors/advocates are protected by state law per California Evidence Code Section §§1035.
Sexual assault counselors/advocates can assist by providing the following:
- Confidential, non-judgmental support
- Information about rights and options to help someone make an informed decision
- Help with reporting sexual assault to law enforcement which includes in-person accompaniments to the police station (the same support is also available for those that report sexual misconduct to the Title IX office)
- Information and accompaniments to sexual assault forensic exams (SAFE’s) and other medical options
Sexual assault counselors/advocates are available on campus and at community-based sexual assault/rape crisis centers.
On-Campus Confidential Resources
Ana Tougas Confidential Advocate; Coalition for Family Harmony
Our Campus Advocate supports survivors of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. All CSUCI students, faculty, and staff can contact Ana Tougas to schedule an appointment.
Location: Bell Tower East 1867
Campus Office: 805-437-1677
Phone: 805-796-4844
Email (Campus Advocate): campusadvocate@csuci.edu
Email (Ana Tougas): ana.tougas@csuci.edu
Visit Campus Advocate pageCAPS (Counseling & Psychological Services) - Students
Location: Bell Tower East 1867
Phone: 805-437-2088
Email: caps@csuci.edu
Visit Caps pageNote: If you would like to speak with a clinician for crisis support 24/7, please call 855-854-1747. You can also text or call 988Lifeline.
Student Health Services
Hours: M-Th 9:00am-5:00pm; F 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Yuba Hall
Phone: 805-437-8828
Email: student.health@csuci.edu
Visit Student Health pageNote: If a campus-based sexual assault counselor/advocate cannot be reached, you may contact a community-based sexual assault/rape crisis center for immediate assistance. Community-based sexual assault counselors/advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling a hotline. Visit RAINN page.
Non-Confidential Resources On-Campus
Erica Moorer Taylor
Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 805-437-3656
Email: erica.taylor@csuci.eduOffice of Title IX & Inclusion
Location: Lindero Hall
Phone: 805-437-2077
Email: titleix@csuci.eduAdditional, Non-Confidential Options for Support on Campus
Student Conduct Office
Student conduct issues, CARE reports, incident reports
Phone: 805-437-8512
Email: studentconduct@csuci.eduInclusive Student Services
Academic support, workshops, training, educational resources, one-on-one support
Kem French
Phone: 805-437-8407
Email: kem.french@csuci.eduUnderrepresented Student Initiatives
Resources for undocumented students, free immigration legal services
Kem French
Phone: 805-437-8407
Email: kem.french@csuci.eduCommunity, Local, & Global Resources
Ventura County Family Justice Center
Emergency assistance, safety services, shelter/housing assistance, civil legal services, mental health services, career guidance, financial counseling, education, child development, survivor advocacy for those who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence,
sexual assault, trafficking, child or elder abuse.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8a – 5p
Phone: 805-652-7655
Email: vcfjc@ventura.orgVentura County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Crisis intervention services
Email: ventura.coCIT@ventura.org
Phone: (805) 383-4806;
Visit Ventura County City pageSafe Harbor - Ventura, CA
Services and resources for those who have experienced sexual assault
Phone: 805-641-4430Coalition for Family Harmony
Crisis counseling and intervention, needs assessment, emergency shelter, assistance with restraining orders and linkage to appropriate community resources as well as counseling services for survivors of sexual assault and nonoffending care givers and a 24-hour bilingual hotline.
24/7/365
Hotline: 1-800-300-2181
Visit Coalition pageRAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hotline staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via a national sexual assault hotline. Hotline staff can be contacted via phone at (800) 656-4673, or online chat at their website,www.rainn.org.- Please note - when calling the hotline your call will be directed to a local provider based on the area code of the phone number you are calling from. If you are geographically located in an area different than the area code of the phone number you are calling from, hotline staff can still offer you support but may not have information regarding resources in your location. If this is your situation, please call the 24/7 hotline at the sexual assault/rape crisis center nearest you.
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A law enforcement officer can take a report, help access confidential support, and provide access to medical care after a sexual assault. Police departments are available for response 24/7.
Sexual assaults can be reported at any time (immediately following, days or years after the incident). Statutes of limitations vary, depending on the type of crime/sexual assault and by state. The evidence available, investigations and treatment options may also be impacted by the length of time that has passed since the assault. A sexual assault counselor/advocate or law enforcement can provide you with specific information related to these factors.
Deciding to report a sexual assault to law enforcement is a very private a personal decision. It’s ok to report to police, not report, or not knowing if one wants to report. A sexual assault counselor/advocate can provide all information about reporting options so the victim/survivor can make an informed decision.
CSUCI Police Department and Camarillo Police Department Service Information
Information Type CSUCI Police Department Camarillo Police Department Coverage Area Incidents that occured on-campus
Incidents that occured in community surrounding campus Contact Information Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 805-437-8444
Email: police@csuci.edu
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency/Report a crime: 805-654-9511
Email: camarillo.police@ventura.org
Location Placer Hall
3701 E. Las Posas Road Hours of Operation Monday-Sunday
24 hours a day
Monday-Sunday
24 hours a day
Website https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/departments/police/index.php More information about reporting sexual assault to law enforcement:
https://www.rainn.org/articles/reporting-law-enforcement
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Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)
(also known as “rape kits”)
A sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE) could be used to collect DNA evidence if the assault occurred within 120 hours. Specialized sexual assault nurse examiners collect samples from a victim/survivor that may contain DNA evidence to help a potential prosecution.A victim/survivor has the right to have a support person with them and can say no to any part of the exam.
If a person decides they want a SAFE, the sexual assault counselor/advocate can provide more detailed information and help coordinate response with police and the SAFE nurse.
There are two types of exams: a VAWA exam and evidentiary exam.
VAWA Exam and Evidentiary Exam
Process VAWA Exam Evidentiary Exam Report Requirement Does not require police report.
Requires police report Who Helps Access Exam This option is available through your campus sexual assault counselor/advocate as well as your local sexual assault/rape crisis center.
A police officer will schedule the exam. Who Are Exams For These exams may be appropriate for those that are not ready to speak to and involve law enforcement. Evidence from VAWA exams in California must be preserved for two years in the event that a victim/survivor does want to engage with law enforcement.
These exams are appropriate for those that would like immediate law enforcement involvement. Evidentiary exams are intended to collect forensic evidence for use in criminal prosecution. An evidentiary exam is an option available by filing a report with law enforcement. Level of Police Involvement Police officers will not take a report and should not engage with the victim/survivor. However, the police department will collect the evidence kit and store it until (and if) the victim/survivor decides to file a police report/criminal charge.
Police officers may:
- Take a police report by interviewing the victim/survivor and possibly any friends/witnesses
- Coordinate and schedule the SAFE
- Provide transportation to the SAFE location
- Contact a sexual assault counselor/advocate to provide emotional support during the process
Note about at-home rape kits: Although well-intentioned, evidence from at home “rape kits” may not be admissible for evidence.
Preserving clothing with potential DNA evidence:
Necessary evidence could be present in the clothes someone wore during the assault — this evidence can be preserved by being stored in paper bags (mold grows in plastic bags.) If the person decides to file a police report or obtain a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE), the clothes can be provided to them for evidence collection.More information about sexual assault forensic exams:
https://www.rainn.org/articles/rape-kitOther Evidence
A sexual assault forensic exam is one way to preserve evidence, but it’s not the only way. Here is a list of other evidence that can be preserved:
- Video – from door cameras, surveillance cameras, social media posts, etc.
- Names of people that may have information such as:
- Eyewitnesses – people who saw behavior or level of intoxication before the assault or witnessed the assault
- Outcry witnesses – people you told about what happened
- Any messages or communication with the perpetrator, including voicemails, texts, email and social media messaging (taking screenshots can be helpful)
- Information/documentation about or photos of injuries
- Receipts – showing where you were or what you were doing
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It’s ok if someone does not wish to file a police report or get a sexual assault forensic exam. That said, depending on the nature of the assault, it may still be important to obtain medical care to address potential injuries, exposure to sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), or if there may be a risk of pregnancy.
A sexual assault counselor/advocate can help explore and address issues such as resources to help pay for medical care and confidentiality.
Note: Emergency contraceptives are also available at local pharmacies without prescription.
Options for Medical CareSexual Assault Forensic Exam
Location: Confidential
Contact Information: Local sexual assault/rape crisis center and/or law enforcement agency
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekNotes: See above “Collecting Evidence” for more information
Student Health Services
Hours: M-Th 9:00am-5:00pm; F 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Yuba Hall
Phone: 805-437-8828
Email: student.health@csuci.edu
Visit Student Health pageEmergency Room at Dignity Health - St. John's Hospital Camarillo
Hours: Monday - Sunday, Open 24 hours
Location: 2309 Antonio Ave. Camarillo, CA 93010
Phone: 805-389-5800
Website: Dignity Health - St. John's Hospital Camarillo | Dignity HealthPlanned Parenthood Locations
Thousand OaksMonday: 7:30am-4:30pmTuesday: 9am-6pm,Wednesday: 10am-7pmThurs-Sat: 8am-5pmClosed on Sundays
Location: 1200 W Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Phone: 888-898-3806
Website: Birth Control, STD Testing & Abortion - Thousand Oaks, CAOxnardMonday: 9am-6pmTuesday & Wednesday: 8am-5pmThursday: 10am-7pmFriday and Saturday: 8am-5pmClosed on Sundays
Location: 2651 South C St Suite 100, Oxnard, CA 93033
Phone: 888-898-3806
Website: Birth Control, STD Testing & Abortion - Oxnard, CAVenturaMonday: 9am-6pmTuesday: 8am-5pmWednesday: 7:30am-4:30pmThursday: 10am-7pmFriday and Saturday: 8am-5pmClosed on Sundays
Location: 5400 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: 888-898-3806
Website: Birth Control, STD Testing & Abortion - Ventura, CANote: Per California Penal Code §§11160, all medical providers in California are required to notify law enforcement when they are treating an injury caused by “abusive or assaultive” behavior. This means that a healthcare provider may need to make a police report if their patient discloses that the injury they are seeking treatment for was caused by abuse or assault. The victim/survivor, however, has the right to not speak to law enforcement or share additional information.A sexual assault counselor/advocate can help someone navigate any potential report made by a medical provider. For example, if someone does not wish to report to law enforcement, the counselor/advocate can help say no to a police report without feeling intimated. -
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Review of discrimination, harassment and retaliation complaints.
Phone: (800) 421-3481
Email: ocr@ed.govIf you wish to fill out a complaint form online with the OCR, you may do so at: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintprocess.html
U.S. Department of State – Office of Overseas Citizens Services
Assist victims/survivors who are overseas with local and/or US-based
resources for victims of crime, including local legal representation.
From the US or Canada: 1-(888)-407-4747
From overseas: +1-(202)-501-4444
Visit website page
For Students
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The safety and well-being of our campus community is a priority for CSU Channel Islands. We are committed to creating and sustaining an educational and working environment free of sexual misconduct, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating or domestic violence, and stalking. Thank you for your patience as we adapt the more detailed aspects of this page to a newly updated policy. In the interim, if you have any questions about the Rights and Options we offer, please refer to our FA section in addition to our “What to Expect”, “What We Handle”, and “About Us” sections.
You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect while seeking and/or receiving support and resources, exploring and/or exercising reporting options, and participating in any formal or alternative administrative complaint resolution process under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
When a report is made to our office, we either reach out to you (if you are reporting for yourself) or if you are reporting on behalf of someone else, we will reach out to that person and offer an optional meeting. In this e-mail, we include the below document and the latest CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
2024 Rights and Options (PDF, 295KB)
For Employees/Faculty/Staff
It is all our duty to create a safe and inclusive CSUCI community. One way we do this by upholding our Responsible Employee Duties.
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Here is our suggested syllabus language regarding our office, as well as your role as a Responsible Employee:
All faculty and staff at the University are considered “Responsible Employees,” which means that if you tell me about a situation involving incidents of sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, protected class harassment, and or discrimination, I must report the matter to the Title IX & Inclusion Office. Although I am required to make that report, you are in control of whether or not you wish to pursue a formal complaint under one of the University’s grievance procedures outlined in the CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Retaliation (Nondiscrimination Policy). Our goal is to ensure you are aware of the range of reporting options available to you and have access to the support and resources you need. For more information about your reporting options, support measures, and resources, please visit the Title IX & Inclusion Office website or review the Nondiscrimination Policy. If you wish to speak to someone confidentially (meaning not connecting with The Title IX & Inclusion Office), you can contact the following Confidential Resources.To report an incident directly, you can:
- Report online at www.csuci.edu/titleix
- Email the Title IX & Inclusion office at titleix@csuci.edu
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Please contact our office if there are any resources that you cannot find here, and would like assistance connecting with.
Confidential Resources On-Campus
LifeMatters (services provided through Empathia)
24-hour employee assistance program (mental health, workplace conflicts, financial and legal assistance, family support, etc.)
Online: mylifematters.com
Phone: (800) 367-7474
Contact HR for assistance accessing services: 805-437-8490Non-Confidential Resources On-Campus
Human Resources Office
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: Lindero Hall 1804
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The safety and well-being of our campus community is a priority for CSU Channel Islands. We are committed to creating and sustaining an educational and working environment free of sexual misconduct, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating or domestic violence, and stalking. Thank you for your patience as we adapt the more detailed aspects of this page to a newly updated policy. In the interim, if you have any questions about the Rights and Options we offer, please refer to our FAQ section in addition to our “What to Expect”, “What We Handle”, and “About Us” sections.
You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect while seeking and/or receiving support and resources, exploring and/or exercising reporting options, and participating in any formal or informal administrative complaint resolution process under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
When a report is made to our office, we either reach out to you (if you are reporting for yourself) or if you are reporting on behalf of someone else, we will reach out to that person and offer an optional meeting. In this e-mail, we include the below document and the latest CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
2024 Rights and Options (PDF, 295KB)
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A faculty or staff member is often the first person at the CSUCI a student will tell if they have experienced any discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault or sexual misconduct. As faculty and staff, we know you are committed to supporting our students to the best of your ability. The following resources and information can help you as you help our students.
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Any employee who knows or has reason to know of incidents that may violate this Nondiscrimination Policy has a duty to promptly report to the Title IX Coordinator/Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation ("DHR") Administrator, who are the campus officials designated to receive these reports. These Employees are known as Responsible Employees and are required to disclose all information available, including the names of the Parties involved, even where the person has requested anonymity.
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Except as required by law (see below for exceptions), the following Employees generally do not have a duty to report to the Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator:
- Physicians; psychotherapists; professional licensed counselors; licensed clinical social workers, and clergy who work on or off campus, acting solely in those roles or capacities as part of their employment, in the provision of medical or mental health treatment or counseling (and those who act under their supervision, including all individuals who work or volunteer in these centers and offices).
- Sexual assault and domestic violence counselors and advocates who work or volunteer on or off campus in sexual assault centers, victim advocacy offices, women's centers, and health centers and who are acting solely in that role (including those who act in that role under their supervision, along with non-professional counselors or advocates who work or volunteer in sexual assault centers, victim advocacy offices, women's centers, gender equity centers, or health centers) in the provision of counseling or advocacy services.
- A CSU union representative is not required to report a possible violation of this Nondiscrimination Policy if the information is provided to the union representative, acting in that role, in a confidential setting by a union member seeking advice about a possible violation or representation in a matter within the scope of representation. However, CSU union representatives are strongly encouraged to report the information to the Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator.
EXCEPTIONS: Under California law, any health practitioner employed in a health facility, clinic, physician's office, or local or state public health department or clinic is required to make a report to local law enforcement if he or she provides medical services for a physical condition to a person who he or she knows or reasonably suspects is suffering from: (1) a wound or physical injury inflicted by a firearm; or (2) any wound or other physical injury where the injury is the result of assaultive or abusive conduct (including Rape, Sexual Assault, and Dating and Domestic Violence).1 This exception does not apply to sexual assault and domestic violence counselors and advocates. Health care practitioners should explain this limited exception, if applicable.
Additionally, under California law, all professionals described above (physicians, psychotherapists, professional counselors, clergy, and sexual assault and domestic violence counselors and advocates) are mandatory child abuse and neglect reporters and are required to report incidents involving victims under 18 years of age to local law enforcement.2 These professionals will explain this limited exception, if applicable.
Finally, some or all of these professionals may also have reporting obligations under California law to: (1) local law enforcement in cases involving threats of immediate or imminent harm to self or others where disclosure of the information is necessary to prevent the threatened danger;3 or (2) to the court if compelled by court order or subpoena in a criminal proceeding related to Sexual Misconduct, Dating or Domestic Violence, or Stalking.4 If applicable, these professionals will explain this limited exception.
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- Listen to the person disclosing.
- Listen without judgment and offer support.
- Let them know you have to notify Title IX, but it is up to them to choose which options are best for them once the office reaches out.
- Remind them about your reporting duties, if possible.
- Disclose that you are a Responsible Employee with a reporting obligation, before they begin to go into detail, if possible.
- This is to provide as much autonomy as possible to the person affected.
- Ask them only safety questions.
- If you do need to ask questions, please only ask things pertaining to safety such as “are you safe at home” or “do you need medical attention”.
- Avoid any questions that imply fault.
- Make a report to the Title IX & Inclusion office.
- Please share all available details so we can offer resources to anyone affected.
- Making a report to our office online, by phone, or by e-mail fulfills your mandatory duties as a Responsible Employee.
- Listen to the person disclosing.
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Anytime a disclosure is made during a personal discussion with you (before/after class, in your office hours, outside of class, when leading a trip, etc.) regarding potential sexual discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, you have an obligation to report. To report, all you need to do is contact the Title IX & Inclusion Office with the information that you know about the incident.
You never should act as an investigator to gain more information that what was shared with you. The Title IX & Inclusion Office will manage the follow-up with the individual through the Title IX process.
You are required to share all information that was shared with you when you report/connect to the Title IX & Inclusion Office including:
- Name(s) of individual involved
- Date and time (if available)
- Location of incident (if available)
- Description of what was shared
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We support employees who have experienced a violation of the Nondiscrimination Policy as well as the campus community at large through implementing support measures, providing appropriate referrals, investigating concerns, and prevention education.