It’s hard to know what to do, how to feel, or what your options are after a sexual assault. Please know that you’re not alone. Below are some things to keep in mind. If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, call 911.
Irvine Valley College, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and District policy, prohibits sexual harassment and sexual violence. The Title IX Office responds to, investigates, and/or seeks resolution to allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment. The Title IX Office also serves as a resource to students on issues of sexual harassment, such as providing supportive measures and/or training. Below are the District’s Board Policies and Administrative Regulations in compliance with Title IX.
The only person responsible for committing sexual assault is a perpetrator, but all of us have the ability to look out for each other’s safety. Whether it’s giving someone a safe ride home from a party or directly confronting a person who is engaging in threatening behavior, anyone can help prevent sexual violence.
Irvine Valley College is committed to the academic and personal success of all students including those who are pregnant and parenting. We have various support services designed to help parenting students succeed and thrive at IVC. Information you may need during this exciting time can be found on this page.
As mandated by the Title IX Regulations, all training materials used to train IVC Title IX staff are publicly available below:
Seek medical attention as soon as possible. If this is an emergency, call 911.
You can also call Campus Police at 949-451-5234.
You can report the incident to the Irvine Police Department at 949-724-7000 and/or to Dr. Martha McDonald, Vice President for Student Services and Title IX officer, at 949-451-5214.
If the incident happened outside Irvine, contact the police department for that area.
Sexual violence in a relationship is rarely an isolated incident. It often occurs alongside other forms of abusive behavior, including physical and emotional abuse. Intimate partner sexual violence often starts with controlling behavior that can escalate to further emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
Warning Signs of abuse include a partner who:
Ezra Omar
Title IX Investigator/Manager
Marco A. Caamal, Jr.
College Compliance Support Specialist
DO NOT contact the complainant. You may want to speak with someone in the campus community who can act as your support person. Dr. Martha McDonald, vice president for student services and Title IX officer, can explain IVC’s grievance procedures for addressing sexual harassment complaints. You may also want to seek confidential counseling through the Health and Wellness Center or seek support through off-campus services.
It is the responsibility of all of us to make sure our community is free from sexual misconduct. The following strategies are provided to assist you in having healthy and safe sexual encounters and to avoid potentially dangerous situations.
If you find yourself in the position of being the initiator of sexual behavior, show respect to your potential partner and yourself. These suggestions may help you avoid committing and/or being accused of sexual misconduct: