Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 is part of the Higher Education Act. The goal of the Clery Act is to ensure that students, prospective students, parents and employees have access to accurate information about crimes committed on campus and campus security procedures.
- Visit the UCSF Police Department website to read the current Annual Security Report.
- UCSF also prepares an annual Fire Safety Report that provides information on fire suppression systems and other relevant fire safety details. Visit the Office of Research: Environmental Health and Safety to read the current Fire Safety Report.
- See information on UC's compliance with Clery Act on the website of the UC Office of the President.
- Visit the Clery Center website for more information about the Clery Act.
Violence Against Women
UCSF places a high value on the safety of its community members. The UC Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence prohibits all forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. Additionally, California law prohibits acts of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking – these acts are crimes. See the section on violence against women on the UCSF Police Department website for more information.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Team
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Team at UCSF provides proactive education and training about unlawful discrimination and harassment to the campus community; assists students, staff, faculty, and visitors to resolve conflicts involving discrimination and harassment; responds to complaints and oversees the process for resolution and investigation of complaints. Visit the Team's website for help and further information.
If you need assistance for yourself or another person, you may also contact the confidential CARE advocate, Kendra Hypolite, directly at 415/502-8802 or email: [email protected].