Report Sexual Harassment or Other Sex or Gender-Based Misconduct

This page includes information about reporting sexual harassment or other sex or gender-based misconduct.

Use these links to Report a Student Conduct Incident or Report a Concern or Need to the SAFE Team.

Anyone may make a report to the Title IX Office at any time, including during non-business hours, by email, phone, mail, or by clicking the button above. For more information about reporting an incident, contact Kristin Gonzalez by email at kgonzalez@msjc.edu or call 951-374-0539.

What to Report

Any incident involving a student, employee, or other individual who interacts with MSJC should be reported when it may constitute sex or gender-based misconduct including, but not limited to:

Sexual harassment
Sexual assault
Dating violence
Domestic violence
Stalking
Sexual violence
Sexual exploitation

Information to Include in a Report

A report to the Title IX Office should include all relevant information related to the nature of the incident and those involved, including, but not limited to:

Complainant’s name
Respondent’s name
Witnesses’ names
Date, time, and location of an incident

Who Can Report

Anyone may report sexual harassment or other sex or gender-based misconduct whether the individual reporting is the individual who experienced the conduct.

Responsible Employees

Responsible Employees are required to promptly report all relevant information they reasonably know about sexual harassment or other sex or gender-based misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator.

Learn more about MSJC employees’ reporting responsibilities.

Additional Reporting Options

In addition to reporting to MSJC’s Title IX Office, individuals who have experienced, witnessed, or heard about sexual harassment and other sex or gender-based misconduct may consider these additional reporting options:

For Students

A complaint may be filed with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education by using the Discrimination Complaint Form.

For Employees

A complaint may be filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by using EEOC’s Public Portal.

Learn how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination with the California Community College Chancellor's Office.

Retaliation

In accordance with federal and state laws, the District prohibits intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination against any individual who makes a report to the Title IX Office.

Individuals who experience retaliation should contact Kristin Gonzalez by email at kgonzalez@msjc.edu or call 951-374-0539.