TITLE IX

EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO STOP SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used to establish power and control over an intimate partner, often leading to the threat or use of violence. Abuse is any controlling, hurtful act, word, or gesture that injures another's body or emotions. Domestic violence is not a disagreement, a marital spat, or an anger management problem. There is no excuse for domestic violence.

You may be in an emotionally abusive relationship if your partner:

  • Calls you names, insults you or continually criticizes you.
  • Does not trust you and acts jealous or possessive.Tries to isolate you from family or friends.
  • Monitors where you go, who you call, and who you spend time with.
  • Controls finances or refuses to share money.
  • Expects you to ask permission.

You may be in a physically abusive relationship if you partner has ever:

  • Damaged property when angry (thrown objects, punched walls, kicked doors)
  • Pushed, slapped, bitten, kicked, or choked you.
  • Abandoned you in a dangerous or familiar place.
  • Used a weapon to threaten or hurt you.
  • Forced you to leave your home. Kept you from leaving.
  • Prevented you from calling police or seeking medical attention.
  • Hurt your children.

If there is something about your relationship that scares you, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Someone is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to listen and provide information to help you get safe

Safety Strategies

  • Think of a safe place to go if an argument occurs, avoid rooms with no exits (like the bathroom), or rooms with weapons (such as the kitchen).
  • Think about and make a list of safe people to contact.
  • Keep change with you at all times.
  • Memorize all important numbers.
  • Establish a code word or signal so that family, friends, teachers, or co-workers know when to call for help.
  • Think about what you will say to your partner if he/she becomes violent.
  • Remember you have the right to live without fear and violence.

Contact

Location

Attention: LACCD Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Contact

Angelica Toledo
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Mission College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles Valley College and Van de Kamp Educational Center (inclusive of all satellite campuses)
Regional Equity & Title IX Officer and Dean
Email: @email
Phone: (213) 891-2315

Attention: LACCD Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Brittany Grice
District Title IX Coordinator
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Email: @email
Phone: (213) 891-2315

Los Angeles Area
Valley Trauma Center CSULA
14651 Oxnard st.
Van Nuys, CA 91411

Valley Trauma Center CSULA
Phone: (818) 787-9700
Strength United

19900 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311

David H. Fox
Counseling Center Phillips Graduate University
Phone: (818) 861-6627
Counseling Center:
Phone: (818) 386-5615

National

Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: (800) 978-3600

Stalking Hotline
877 633-0044

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

Generally, the quickest and most accessible way to seek help for a Title IX-related concern at (College) is to contact your Title IX Coordinator.