Sexual Violence Prevention, Education, and Reporting

College of Alameda is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Here you’ll find information about your rights, responsibilities, and the processes in place to address misconduct. If you experience or witness an incident, we encourage you to reach out — support is available.

What is Title IX?

Title IX is a federal law that protects students from sex-based discrimination in education. At Laney College, that means you have the right to learn, work, and participate in college programs free from sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and gender-based discrimination.

Your Options if Something Happens

If you experience or witness sexual misconduct, you have choices:

Confidential Support – Talk with a counselor or health provider who will not share your information without your permission.
Formal Report – File a complaint with the Title IX Office if you want the college to investigate and take action.
Supportive Measures – Even if you don’t file a formal complaint, you can request changes like schedule adjustments, no-contact directives, academic support, or campus safety measures.

Title IX Coordinator

Kyla Oh
Acting Dean of Math, Science and Career Education
koh@peralta.edu
(510) 981-2881
Room # 455

Resources & Help

On-Campus Support

Health and Wellness Center at COA
– confidential counseling, crisis support, referrals

– medical care, sexual health resources, injury/illness support
Department of Community Safety – escorts, safety planning, immediate response

Additional Resources

1-minute video about Title IX: KNOW YOUR Title IX →
Unclear about Affirmative Consent? Watch an informative video on consent →
Understanding Sexual Violence: Myths and Facts about Sexual Violence →
Local Advocacy Groups (Bay Area Women Against Rape, Family Violence Law Center) – 24/7 hotlines, legal advocates, support groups
Crisis Hotlines:
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE

Important to Know

You have the right to supportive measures (like schedule changes, housing or class protections, safety escorts) even if you don’t file a formal complaint.
Reports can be made anytime — online, by phone, or in person.
You control how much you share. Confidential resources (Wellness Center, community hotlines) will not share your information without consent.
Retaliation is prohibited. The college will take action if anyone tries to intimidate or punish you for reporting.
Title IX protections cover all students, faculty, staff, and visitors, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Mandatory Student Sexual Violence and Harassment Training

Under AB 2683, California community colleges are required to, (1) annually train its students on sexual violence and sexual harassment as part of established campus orientations, (2) require students attending the college to self-certify that they have completed their annual training within six months of the beginning of the academic year, and (3) post educational and preventive information on sexual violence and sexual harassment on its campus internet website.

Students, please complete the Sexual Harassment Prevention at Your Community College Compliance Module :

Mandatory Title IX Annual Student Training Videos

Sexual Harassment Prevention at Your Community College
Understanding Sexual Harassment and Its Impacts
Preventing Sexual Harassment
Recognizing and Responding to Sexual Harassment
The Title IX Experience
Once you have finished your student training, take this survey to acknowledge you have completed the required training.

Responding To Sexual Assault On Campus

Campus Response to Sexual Assault

The District will address the needs of the sexual assault survivor by providing a consistent, caring, and timely response when sexual assault occurs within the college community. After initial consultation, referrals for treatment will be made and ongoing support will be offered to survivors.

Any person who has been sexually assaulted is strongly encouraged to file a complaint with the Peralta Sheriff Department, and/or the appropriate law enforcement agency having jurisdiction. When a complaint is filed with the Peralta Sheriff Department Department, the District staff should initiate the following steps:

Request that a nurse and Mental Health Counselor from Student Wellness Services provide immediate medical attention, emotional support, and appropriate medical and psychological referrals.
Notify the appropriate college personnel of the incident for further administrative action
The Peralta Sheriff Department will be responsible for conducting a thorough investigation which may include contacting other public agencies
Ensure that the survivor is given appropriate protection while on campus, including protection from retaliation for filing the complaint, if necessary. Such protection may include placing appropriate restrictions on the accused.
Ask the survivor questions to assess the potential for continuing threat to the survivor and/or other members of the campus community.

Your Right to Privacy

To protect the privacy of the individuals involved, names will not be released by the District without their consent unless the release is essential to the health and safety of the survivor or the campus community, or to otherwise fulfill the legal obligations of the college.

Student Conduct and Discipline

Students may be expelled, suspended or placed on probation for acts committed on campus or at campus-related events. The cause for suspension and expulsion listed in California Education Code 76033 include assault, battery, or any threat of force or violence upon a student or college personnel and the willful misconduct which results in injury or death to a student or college personnel. In compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, victims of violent crimes, including sexual assault, are to be informed whenever information regarding disciplinary action taken by the college is included in a student’s file.