Sexual misconduct comprises a broad range of unwelcome behaviors focused on sex and/or gender that may or may not be sexual in nature. Sexual misconduct encompasses sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and gender-based harassment (harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, or nonconformity with gender stereotypes). Therefore, any intercourse or other intentional sexual touching or activity without the other person’s consent is sexual assault and is a form of sexual misconduct.
Sexual misconduct also encompasses acts of a sexual nature, including acts of sexual stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, intimidation, or retaliation following an incident where an alleged sexual misconduct has occurred.
Any sexual violence or physical abuse, as defined by California law, whether committed by an employee, student, or member of the public, occurring on college-owned or controlled property, at college-sponsored or supervised functions, or related to or arising from college attendance or activity is a violation of District policies and regulations, and is subject to all applicable punishment, including criminal and/or civil prosecution and employee or student discipline procedures.
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct, you have options on how you’d like to proceed.
The most important factor is that you are safe and are not in imminent danger. If you believe you are in danger, please call 911.
What would you like to do?
- SMC Center for Wellness & Wellbeing (Psychological Services)310-434-4503
- 24/7800-691-6003
- SMC Student Health Services310-434-4262
- SMC Ombuds Office310-434-3986
- Title IX Coordinator310-434-4225
- Title IX Deputiessmc.edu/SVPE
- Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center424-259-6000
- Additional Support Informationsmc.edu/SVPE
- On Campus310-434-4300
- Off Campus911
- Student Judicial Affairs310-434-4220
- Human Resources310-434-4415
- Emailhrinquiries@smc.edu
- Title IX Coordinator310-434-4225
- Student Judicial Affairs310-434-4655
- Sexual Violence Response and Preventionsmc.edu/SVPE
Section 67385 of the Education Code requires that community college districts adopt and implement procedures to ensure prompt response to victims of sexual violence which occur on campus, as well as providing them with information regarding treatment options and services. No community can be totally risk-free in today’s society. However, by working together, students, faculty, staff, and visitors can all help to create an atmosphere that is as safe and crime-free by reporting criminal behavior to:
- Santa Monica Police Department911
- Campus Police310-434-4300
- Dean of Student Services310-434-4655
- Center for Wellness & Wellbeing310-434-4503
- Health Services Center310-434-4262
Any sexual violence or physical abuse, as defined by California law — whether committed by an employee, student, or member of the public — occurring on College-owned or controlled property, at College-sponsored or supervised functions, or related to or arising from College attendance or activity is a violation of District policies and regulations, and is subject to all applicable punishment, including criminal and/or civil prosecution and employee or student discipline procedures. Please see the information available at smc.edu/SVPE for additional details.
Assembly Bill 2683 (Postsecondary education: sexual violence and harassment: training and resources) requires that all students attending a California Community College annually complete sexual violence and sexual harassment training. Students must certify completion within six (6) months of the beginning of the academic year. Instructions for completing the training are provided at smc.edu/ab2683 and in Corsair Connect at smc.edu/cc.