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Dissemination of Policy --> Training and Prevention

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the CCA’s efforts at training, prevention and education as it relates under this Policy.

As a part of CCA’s commitment to maintaining its campus and programs free from sexual misconduct, this Policy shall be disseminated widely to the CCA community through publications, websites, student orientations, and other appropriate channels of communication.

All students, staff and faculty will receive an email each academic year with references to the policies on the website.

The Title IX Coordinator, the Deputy Title IX Coordinators, and the Intake Officer will receive appropriate training for the intake and handling of reports of sexual misconduct under this Policy, including those that are victim-centered and trauma informed.

CCA will also provide all other supervisory employees with online training every two years.

In addition, the Office of Student Affairs will provide programs and materials to students that educate students on sexual misconduct and how to prevent it from occurring. Education programs shall promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and shall be designed to prevent all misconduct prohibited under this Policy from occurring, to empower victims, to identify safe and positive options for bystander intervention, and to help recognize warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks.

Students, faculty and staff of CCA are all encouraged to take part in education and training designed to prevent sexual misconduct.


Resources

Getting Help: CCA encourages all members of the CCA community who believe they have been victims of sexual misconduct to report these incidents to local law enforcement authorities and to seek medical attention where appropriate.

CCA also encourages all members of the CCA community to report any incident(s) of possible sexual misconduct to CCA under these Policies and to get help from as many resources as possible.

For Emergency Needs:

  • For Emergencies call: 9-1-1
  • City of San Francisco Police Department: Emergency: 415.553.8090
  • San Francisco Women Against Rape 24.hour helpline: 415.647.RAPE (7273)
  • City of Oakland Police Department Emergency: 510.777.3211
  • City of Oakland Sexual Assault Hotline: 510.637.0298
  • Bay Area Women Against Rape provides free 24-hour comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault. Website; 24-hour hotline: 510.845.7273
  • Men Overcoming Violence: 1385 Mission Street, Suite 300, San Francisco. 415.626.6704
  • La Casa de La Madres: 24-hour crisis support hotline: For adults: 1.877.503.1850; for teens: 1.877.923-0700
  • A Safe Place, Inc.: 24-hour crisis hotline: 510.536.7233 (SAFE)

There are also several national organizations that may be able to provide the CCA community with important information and assistance:

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800.799.SAFE (7233)
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline, 800.656.HOPE (4673)
  • Stalking Resource Center, 202.467.8700
  • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, 866.331.9474

For Medical Needs:

CCA does not offer on-campus medical services. The following are resources for students to seek medical attention as it relates to sexual misconduct:

  • Alameda County Medical Center, Highland Hospital Sexual Assault Center, 1411 E. 31st Street, Oakland provides 24-hour assistance, including medical treatment and examination, advocacy and counseling support for victims of sexual assault. Website. Telephone 510.437.4688.
  • San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center: 24-hour Rape Treatment Center: 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, 415.206.8000.

Note: Both of the above-listed hospitals offer Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations and other services for the collection of evidence.


CCA Campus Services:

Title IX Coordinator for the college & Deputy (for student/staff cases):

  • Maira Lazdins, 510.594.3700 or by email at hr@cca.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator (for student/student cases):

  • Jeannine Szamreta (jszamreta@cca.edu), Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, 415.703.9509

Deputy Title IX Coordinator (for student/faculty cases):

  • Deputy Title IX Coordinator (for student/faculty cases): Dominick Tracy, Associate Provost for Education Effectiveness, 510.594.3794 or by email dtracy@cca.edu

Intake Officer for Students:

To be especially accessible for residential students:

  • Noki Seekao, Senior Director Life: 415.703.9591 or by email at noki@cca.edu
  • Danielle Martinez, Residential Education Coordinator for Conduct & Desk Operations: (415) 551-9272 or by email at daniellem@cca.edu

To be especially accessible to all students:

  • Janeece Hayes, Director of Student Belonging & Inclusion: 415.703.9571 or by email at jhayes@cca.edu
  • Joren Plunkett, Associate Dean of Students: 415.551.9235 or by email at joren.plunkett@cca.edu
  • Preston Arment, Assistant Director for Conduct & Access: 415.551.9312 or by email at parment@cca.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator (for student/faculty cases):

  • Dominick Tracy, Associate Provost for Education Effectiveness, 510.594.3794 or by email dtracy@cca.edu

To report matters that involve sexual misconduct by a staff member of the College or a third party against a student:

  • Maira Lazdins, Title IX Coordinator: hr@cca.edu

Public Safety:

  • Dial x9510 from any on-campus phone
    • 415.703.9510 from any off-campus or cell phone
    • Abe Leal, Director of Public Safety: 415-551-9230 or by email at abe@cca.edu

Note: When calling Public Safety or another direct emergency listing from a CCA campus phone, you must first dial “8” to access an off-campus line.

On-Campus Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS):

Professional, confidential counseling is available at CCA free of charge to all students. CAPS can help students cope with personal issues and assist them in meeting the challenges of a creative academic environment.

CAPS offers brief individual therapy, assessments, and referrals to community resources. In addition to personal counseling, we provide presentations and workshops on topics related to student life and the experience of being a creative person.

To make an appointment with a counselor, follow the directions listed on CAPS portal page.

Confidential Reporting Options:

Students who would like to speak to someone in confidence about an experience of sexual misconduct or about another’s experience of sexual misconduct, should contact off-campus rape crisis counselors, domestic violence resources, private agencies, external mental health agencies and external clergy members. Persons may also speak in confidence to licensed psychologists or counselors who provide service through CCA’s Counseling & Psychological Services.