REPORTING AN ASSAULT
If you are a victim of an assault and were involved in any possible violation of the Standards of Conduct such as alcohol or
drug use, you need to know that the safety of students is the College’s primary concern; you are encouraged to report the
incident.
• If the assault happened on or near campus, find a blue emergency telephone tower on campus, push the button and
you will be connected with campus Public Safety. You may also call Public Safety at 909. 274.4555, or call 911.
• If the assault happened in the past, a police report may be filed by contacting the police department of the city where
the assault occurred.
• Walnut Sheriffs may be contacted at 909.595.2264. This department has responsibility for the investigation of sexual
assaults occurring at or near the College.
• The College shall maintain the identity of any alleged victim or witness of sexual assault on College property, as defined
above, in confidence unless the alleged victim or witness specifically waives that right to confidentiality.
HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT CONCERNING A COLLEGE EMPLOYEE
The College has identified Sokha Song, Director Equal Employment Opportunity Programs as the designated employee
responsible for receiving all complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Anyone wishing to file a complaint
concerning a college employee must contact Sokha Song, Director, EEO Programs, Office of Human Resources, Building 4,
Room 1460, 909.274.4225.
CONSEQUENCES OF COMMITTING ACTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
• Any sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, whether committed by an employee, student, or
member of the public, which occurs on College property, is a violation of College policies and procedures and is subject
to all applicable punishment including criminal procedures and employee or student discipline procedures.
• Student disciplinary action can result in immediate suspension and/or expulsion.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
FERPA allows the College to disclose to an alleged victim of any crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense the final results
of a disciplinary proceeding conducted by the college against the alleged perpetrator of that crime.
Bystander Interventions
It is the College’s belief that preventing and eliminating violence is everyone’s job. In order to strive for a safe Mt. SAC
community, we encourage the following recommendations from RAINN:
A bystander is a person who is present when an event takes place but isn’t directly involved. Bystanders might be present
when sexual assault or abuse occurs—or they could witness the circumstances that lead up to these crimes.
The key to keeping your friends safe is learning how to intervene in a way that fits the situation and your comfort level.
Having this knowledge on hand can give you the confidence to step in when something isn’t right. Stepping in can make all
the difference, but it should never put your own safety at risk.
Create a distraction:
• Do what you can to interrupt the situation. A distraction can give the person at risk a chance to get to a safe place.
• Cut off the conversation with a diversion like, “Let’s get pizza, I’m starving,” or “This party is lame. Let’s try somewhere else.”
• Bring out fresh food or drinks and offer them to everyone at the party, including the people you are concerned about.
• Start an activity that is draws other people in, like a game, a debate, or a dance party.
Ask directly:
• Talk directly to the person who might be in trouble.
• Ask questions like “Who did you come here with?” or “Would you like me to stay with you?”
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