Campus Advocate

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The Sexual Assault Victim's Advocate provides confidential non-judgmental support service, emotional support, advocacy, information and referrals to students, faculty, and staff. If you or someone you care about has been a victim of sexual assault, domestic violence or stalking and would like to speak to someone confidentially, please contact the Victim's Advocate.

The Victim's Advocate Can Provide Confidential Support For:

  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Sexual Assault
  • Stalking
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dating Violence
The Campus Advocate is located in the Multicultural & Gender Equity Resource Center (MAGEC), which is located in Student Housing West, Rohan Hall. Building 29 on the .
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Contact Us

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Off-Campus Confidential Resource

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  • Survivor Services: (661) 322-0931
  • LGBTQ Hotline (661) 322-2869

Emergency

If you are in the midst of an emergency, please call the police immediately.

  • University Police Department: (661) 654-2111
  • Bakersfield PD: 911

As a Survivor

As a survivor of either Sexual Assault, Dating/Domestic Violence, or Stalking Victim/Survivor who seeks confidential services form the Victim's Advocate:

  • You have a right to compassionate and confidential support and assistance.
  • You will be treated with dignity and respect and in a non-judgmental manner.
  • All sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking cases will be treated seriously.
  • The Campus Advocate can provide confidential support if survivors wish to file a report with Title IX or Law Enforcement
  • You will be notified of all campus organizations and services that can assist you.
  • You will be notified of your option to (1) not report (2) report anonymously (3) report confidentially (4) report to Title IX (5) report to Law enforcement if you disclose an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence and/or stalking.
  • You will never be forced to report or respond in a certain manner from ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Personnel. We will provide options, you can choose which options you would and would not like to pursue.
  • You will be provided with available on and off-campus counseling and other resources when reporting a sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For definitions of sexual misconduct, rape, and affirmative consent, please visit the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Title IX Website.

Affirmative consent cannot be given by a person who is incapacitated.  A person is unable to consent when s/he is asleep, unconscious, or is incapacitated due to the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication so that s/he could not understand the fact, nature or extent of sexual activity.

The use of alcohol or drugs never makes the victim at fault for sexual misconduct.  Victims should not be deterred from reporting incidents of sexual misconduct out of a concern that they might be disciplined for related violations of drug, alcohol, or other university policies, except in extreme circumstances, victims of sexual misconduct shall not be subject to discipline for related violations for university policies.

Sexual activity requires initiation from at least one party.  The responsibility to obtain affirmative consent is on the person initiating the sexual activity.
Most importantly you want to believe, listen, and encourage them to seek help or additional support.  The campus advocate is always willing and available to discuss what you can do.
No.  There is no time limited on reporting sexual assault or rape to the University or law enforcement.  Although obtaining evidence used to support a criminal case may be difficult to collect as time passes.
Yes.  Affirmative consent can be withdrawn or revoked.  Consent to one form of sexual activity (or one sexual act) does not constitute consent to other forms of sexual activity.  Consent given to sexual activity on one occasion does not constitute consent on another occasion.  Consent can be revoked at any time, including after penetration.
No. Interactions with the campus advocate are confidential.  No report can be made without your written consent.  Only in extreme circumstances will it be reported, for example if there is a suspicion of child abuse, elder abuse, and harm to self or others.
Yes.  You have the right to be accompanied by an advisor of your choice, including the campus advocate, an attorney, friend, or family member.
No.
No. The advocate is available for students, staff, and faculty.