Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments is a powerful tool for combating campus
violence. The law requires colleges and universities receiving federal funding to
combat gender-based violence and harassment, and respond to survivors’ needs in order
to ensure that all students have equal access to education.
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.
