Reporting
Reporting an Incident
Anyone at any time can make a report of prohibited conduct (discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, stalking, sexual misconduct, prohibited consensual relationships and retaliation) to SFSU.
Making a report on behalf of yourself and your own experiences, or to fulfill your duty to report, is the first step to getting yourself or the impacted person(s) connected to support and resources at the university.
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Reports can be made to SFSU OCRTIX by submitting our incident report form or by clicking on “Make a Report” link located on this page.
Reports can also be made in person, by email, by mail or by phone.
Any Employee who knows or has reason to know of incidents that may violate the Interim CSU Non-discrimination Policy has a duty to promptly report prohibited conduct (Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation, Stalking, Sexual Misconduct, Prohibited Consensual Relationships and Retaliation) to the University.
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. Responsible Employees include, but are not limited to, Employees who have responsibilities for administrative leadership, teaching or advising in any education program or activity for the CSU or who have the authority to take corrective actions in responding to Complaints from Students.
The use of alcohol or drugs never makes the victim/survivors at fault for experiencing discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct. Victim/survivors should not be deterred from reporting incidents of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct out of concern that they might be disciplined for related violations of SFSU drugs and alcohol policies. Except in extreme circumstances, victim/survivors of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct shall not be subject to discipline related to violations SFSU drugs and alcohol policies.
There is no duty to report to law enforcement. The University’s procedures are administrative in nature and are separate and distinct from criminal (and civil) legal systems. Pursuing resolution through the University’s procedures does not preclude someone from pursuing legal action now or in the future.
San Francisco State University Police
Email: upd@sfsu.edu
Phone (emergency): 911
Phone (non-emergency): (415) 338-7200
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights:
Email: ocr@ed.gov
Phone: (800) 421-3481
If you wish to fill out a complaint form online with the OCR, you may do so at: OCR Discrimination Complaint Form