Report Incident

Guidance on Taking Immediate Action:  Individuals who believe they have either witnessed or been subjected to Sexual Discrimination and/or Sexual Misconduct should contact any of the following:

Reporting Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct

Preserving Evidence

After a sexual assault, it can be difficult to know how to react. Below are important steps to help guide you through the process:

• First and foremost get to a place of safety.
• Do not shower, bathe, wash, change clothes, comb hair, eat or drink before a physical exam.
• See “Seeking Medical Assistance” below for information on where to go for an exam, typically within 120 hours of an assault.
  • Physical evidence is important to both a CBU investigation, as well as a police investigation.
• Note that even if you showered or washed, evidence may still be collectible and medical conditions can be treated, even after 120 hours.
• Electronic evidence is very important for the outcome of an investigation.
  • Save and/or screenshot any relevant text messages, social media posts, photos, snapchats, voicemails or emails.
• Give the evidence obtained to the Title IX investigator or Safety Services for use in a university investigation.

Seeking Medical Assistance

File a Complaint with CBU

In addition to or in lieu of filing a criminal complaint, individuals who believe they have either witnessed or been subjected to Sexual Discrimination and/or Sexual Misconduct are encouraged to file a complaint with the University. Complaints may be filed with the following:

Confidential Resources

Listed below are individuals who can assist you and have the ability to keep the matter confidential. If you aren’t ready to initiate the complaint process, but want to talk to someone please reach out to one of these resources:

CBU's Commitment

California Baptist University is committed to providing a learning, working and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms of sexual misconduct. Sex discrimination violates an individual's fundamental rights and personal dignity. CBU considers sex discrimination and sexual misconduct in all forms to be a serious offense. Sexual misconduct includes but is not limited to: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Domestic Violence, and Intimate Partner Violence by employees, students or third parties.