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Advocates are here to support, believe and validate survivors. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, explore rights and options, and navigate next steps.  While we are not therapists and cannot provide therapy, we can assist in connecting students to counseling services on campus or within the community.

Advocates can help with: 

• Requesting extensions of deadlines or other course or work-related adjustments
• Modifications of work or class schedules
• Housing relocation
• Submissions of withdrawals or leaves of absence
• Educational Leave 

Advocates can support in helping you understand your rights and reporting options. You have a right to choose when, how, to whom, or even if you wish to report. For some survivors, pursuing justice has been a meaningful part of their healing process. It helps reclaim a sense of control in their lives.

University Police Department (UPD) 

The decision to report to law enforcement is entirely your own. Should a survivor choose to report to law enforcement, you may request an advocate be present during the process to accompany you in the initial interview, ongoing investigation and court hearings. For crimes that happened off campus, an advocate can support you by reporting to the agency where the crime occurred. 

Note: The ºÚÁÏÍø University Police Department (UPD) and any law enforcement agency must notify victims of sexual violence that their name will become a matter of public record unless they request confidentiality. If the request is made, the police will not divulge the victim’s identity to anyone including the Title IX Coordinator. However, UPD will report the facts of the case to the Title IX Coordinator.

To know your rights, visit the Sexual Assault Bill of Rights 

• Phone: (562) 985-4101 (non-emergency 24/7); when on campus 911 (emergency 24/7)
• Location: across from Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Palo Verde
• Hours: Open 24/7 

Office of Equity and Compliance/ Title IX 

The Office of Equity and Compliance oversees complaints related to Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Dating and Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Exploitation pursuant to the  Policy. 

An advocate can guide you through the Title IX reporting process and offer support. While advocates provide emotional support and help you understand what to expect, they do not serve as formal advisors in the Title IX proceedings.

If you choose not to report, you have a right to request supportive measures from the Title IX office. Supportive measures are intended to ensure equal access to educational programs, activities or workplace. Supportive Measures may include extensions of deadlines or other course or work-related adjustments, modifications of work or class schedules, no-contact directives or restrictions on contact with the other party. 

• Email: oec@csulb.edu
• Phone: (562) 985-8256
• Location: Foundation Building – Suite 160
• Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Safer Advocates can accompany individuals to medical appointments and help ensure that survivors understand their rights and options. Survivors do not have to report to law enforcement or Title IX to receive medical care following an assault. 

Sexual Assault Response Evidentiary Exam 

After experiencing harm or an assault, it is important to see medical care in a what that feels comfortable for you. If the incident occurred within the last 24 to 120 hours, you may consider a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Evidentiary Exam. The exam is intended to collect DNA evidence, document injuries, and provide preventative treatment for pregnancy and STIs.

A victim/survivor has the right to have a support person with them and can say no to any part of the exam. 

To learn more, visit Immediate Care and Crisis Response

Student Health Services 

Student Health Services offers a wide array of programs and services to support your physical and mental health and wellness.  Students may be treated for injuries related to the assault, offer emergency contraception and pregnancy testing, and screen for screen for or offer preventative medications for sexually transmitted infections (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV and Syphilis). 

Please be aware that in California, some medical providers may need to contact local law enforcement if they suspect that injuries are a result of dating/domestic violence or sexual assault. The medical provider will disclose their reporting obligation to students. However, students are not required to disclose or answer questions they do not feel comfortable answering. Once law enforcement has been notified, the student has the option to decide whether they would like to speak with law enforcement. 

• Location: 6003 Beach Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815
• Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm

After Hours And Emergency Care

• For Emergencies: Call 9.1.1
• After Hours Nurse Advice Line: 1.800.240.7617
  5 p.m. to 8 a.m. weekdays; 24 hours on weekends and campus holidays

Advocates can connect survivors with campus and local resources for ongoing support and healing. To learn more about resources, visit our Campus Resources page. 

ºÚÁÏÍø mandates that all students complete an online training focused on sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, rape and stalking. We recognize that the subject matter may be emotionally changeling or triggering for some individuals. If you prefer to explore alternative options for fulfilling this requirement, please reach out to Safer at safer@csulb.edu to request an alternative training format.