Title IX
Riverside Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX and Section
504 employer.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 states: “No person in the United States
shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits
of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving
federal financial assistance.”
Examples of the types of conduct that violates Title IX include, but are not limited
to:
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- Sexual innuendos and comments
- Sexually explicit questions
- Requests for sexual favors
- Unwelcome touching, hugging, stroking, squeezing
- Spreading rumors about a person's sexuality
- Sexual ridicule
- Displaying or sending sexually suggestive electronic content, including but not limited
to emails, text messages, etc.
- Pervasive displays of pictures, cartoons, or other materials with sexually explicit
or graphic content
- Stalking a person
- Attempted or actual sexual violence
- Acts of domestic or relationship violence
Lorraine Jones
District Compliance Officer
Phone: 951-328-3874 or 951-222-8595
District Office: 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501
JoAnn Jordan
Civil Rights Coordinator
Phone: 951-779-3293
District Office: 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Derrick Whitlock
Civil Rights Coordinator
Phone: 951-779-3292
District Office: 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Call or e-mail a Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator (contact information
can be found under the “Title IX Team Contact Info” section above)
Complete & Submit a Complaint Online
Confidential Reporting:
If a Complainant would like the details of an incident to be kept confidential, they
may speak with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Counseling Intern in Student
Health Services at their home college. Contact information for Student Health Services
can be found in the “Resources” section.
For information about the complaint investigation and resolution process, click on
the following link:
Responding to Harassment Based on Sex Under Title IX
It is unlawful to retaliate against anyone who files a complaint, participates in
an investigation, hearing or proceeding, or who advocates for the rights of others.
Individuals who engage in retaliatory conduct are subject to disciplinary action,
up to and including termination or expulsion.
For District policies and procedures relating to discrimination, harassment, sexual
assault, student rights, responsibilities and code of conduct, as well as discipline,
click on the links below:
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- Administrative Procedure 6433: Prohibition of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX
- Administrative Procedure 6434: Responding to Harassment Based on Sex Under Title IX
- Administrative Procedure 3500: Standards of Student Conduct
- Administrative Procedure 3500[A]: Student Discipline Procedures
- Administrative Procedure 3500[C]: Student Grievance Process for Matters Other than Instruction, Grades or Discipline
- Board Policy 6410: Nondiscrimination
- Board Policy 6430: Prohibition of Harassment & Retaliation
Assembly Bill 2683 requires California Community Colleges to train their students
on awareness and prevention of sexual violence and sexual harassment. The training
must also cover additional topics such as “the differing rates at which students experience
sexual harassment and sexual assault in the educational setting based on their race,
sexual orientation, disability, gender, and gender identity.”
All students are required to complete their annual training within six months of the
beginning of the academic year.
Required Training Modules:
Sexual Harassment Prevention at Your Community College (9 mins):
This video is Module 1 of 2 in the primary series, designed to educate on recognizing
and preventing sexual violence and harassment. It offers an overview of harassment
definitions, common misconceptions, Title IX, and strategies for bystander intervention
and prevention.
Understanding Sexual Harassment and Its Impacts (20 mins):
This video is Module 2 of 2 in the primary series, to explore the characteristics
of healthy versus unhealthy relationships, boundaries, and consent. It delves into
what constitutes healthy and safe interactions, both in-person and online. Additionally,
the module covers definitions of harassment, the nuances of consent, and the profound
impact sexual harassment can have on individuals and communities.
Optional Training Modules:
Preventing Sexual Harassment (19 mins and 20 secs):
This supplemental video covers characteristics and examples of inclusive and supportive
environments, including characteristics that may inadvertently permit harassment.
The video also explores identifying and responding to "red flags" and effective bystander
actions.
Recognizing and Responding to Sexual Harassment (26 mins and 56 secs):
This supplemental video covers conceptualizing sexual harassment, defining and identifying
instances of harassment, and providing guidance on what to do if you experience sexual
harassment or assault. The video also offers insights on supporting victims, community
recovery, and healing programs.
The Title IX Experience (16 mins and 51 secs) :
This supplemental video covers what is Title IX, detailing the process of filing a
complaint, what follows after submission, the advantages and disadvantages of filing
a Title IX complaint, and the rights you hold as a student.
Many harmful beliefs about sexual violence and harassment are both commonly accepted
and continuously perpetuated in our communities. Such beliefs shift blame onto survivors,
minimize the responsibility of the offender, and downplay the seriousness of the misconduct.
As a result, survivors are often left feeling isolated and ashamed without the support
they need to heal.
Understanding the facts and dismantling these harmful beliefs is crucial to ensuring
that survivors are treated with respect and receive the support and resources they
deserve.
Harmful Belief → Reality
Harmful Belief: Sexual assault is often the result of miscommunication or a mistake.
Reality: Sexual assault is a crime and never simply a mistake. It involves any unwanted sexual
contact without consent. Under California’s “Yes Means Yes” standard, consent must
be affirmative, conscious, voluntary, and cannot be obtained through force, threat,
intimidation, or coercion.
Harmful Belief: Survivors provoke sexual assault through how they act or dress.
Reality: Sexual assault is never the survivor’s fault. It is a violent act of power and control.
No one “asks” to be assaulted because of their behavior or appearance.
Harmful Belief: Most sexual assaults happen between strangers.
Reality: Most sexual assaults are committed by someone the survivor knows, such as a friend,
acquaintance, co-worker, classmate, partner, or ex-partner.
Harmful Belief: If someone goes to a bar, someone’s room, or someone’s house, they assume the risk
of assault and cannot claim they were assaulted.
Reality: Going to someone’s home, room, or a social gathering does not imply consent. The responsibility lies with the initiator to obtain explicit and
voluntary consent.
Harmful Belief: False reports of sexual assault are common.
Reality: False reports are rare. Statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation estimate
that between 2 % and 10 % of reported rapes are false, comparable to other major crimes.
Harmful Belief: Sexual assaults only occur in dark alleys or abandoned buildings.
Reality: Sexual assault can happen anywhere—including places typically considered “safe,”
such as homes, cars, offices, or dorm rooms.
Harmful Belief: Men cannot be sexually assaulted.
Reality: Men and boys can and do experience sexual assault. Underreporting means that the
recorded data on male survivors is likely higher than the actual number.
Harmful Belief: If a survivor does not fight back or isn’t visibly injured, it wasn’t an assault.
Reality: The absence of physical resistance or visible injury does not invalidate an assault. Many survivors are immobilized by shock, fear, or threats.
Reaction to trauma varies widely.
Harmful Belief: If a person is intoxicated, they caused their own assault.
Reality: Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs does not cause assault. Perpetrators exploit vulnerability; the choice to assault lies with
the offender.
Harmful Belief: If arousal or orgasm occurs during an assault, it means there was consent.
Reality: Orgasm is a biological response and does not imply consent. It is often used to silence
survivors or misinterpret trauma reactions.
Harmful Belief: People with disabilities, sex workers, and LGBTQ+ individuals are at low risk for
sexual assault.
Reality: People with disabilities are twice as likely to be assaulted as those without disabilities. Sex workers have the right
to consent and can be assaulted like anyone else. LGBTQ+ individuals are neither more
likely to offend nor less likely to be assaulted.
Harmful Belief: Seeking help after an assault is expensive or inaccessible.
Reality: Many support services, including advocacy and counseling, are available at no cost
or at a low cost to survivors. Campus, community, and national hotlines are available
for support.
Harmful Belief: Sexual assault is rare.
Reality: Every 107 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted a statistic equating
to approximately 293,066 victims a year.
Harmful Belief: There is nothing we can do to prevent sexual violence.
Reality: Prevention is possible through bystander intervention and the creation of safe, inclusive,
supportive environments.
For support, resources, or questions about reporting, please contact the District’s
Title IX office. You are not alone; help is available.
Effective August 1 4, 2020 , Title IX Regulations requires schools to post training
materials used to train the school's Title IX personnel on their website. Training
materials used to train Title IX personnel (such as, the Title IX Coordinator, any
investigator, any decision-maker, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution)
will be posted on this website and will be maintained for at least seven (7) years.
Inquiries regarding the content of the materials used to train Title IX personnel
should be directed to:
Lorraine Jones
District Compliance Officer
Webinars Provided by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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The Association of Title IX Administrator (ATIXA) The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) provides training and certification
for Title IX personnel. Riverside Community College District's Title IX team completed
various trainings offered by ATIXA. Information regarding accessing ATIXA owned material
can be reviewed on the:
Title IX Personnel Completed Training
Lorraine Jones, District Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator
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JoAnn Jordan - Civil Rights Coordinator
Derrick Whitlock - Civil Rights Coordinator
Preventing Sexual Harassment at Community Colleges_ Federal and State Protections
Thomas Cruz-Soto, Dean, Student Services
Campus Resources
College Safety & Police (24-hour dispatch)
(951) 222-8171, or 911
Student Health Services
Riverside City College
(951) 222-8151
Location: Bradshaw Building under Bookstore, behind EOPS
Moreno Valley College
(951) 571-6103, or (951) 571-6147
Location: Parkside Complex (PSC) 6
Norco College
(951) 372-7046
Location: Wilfred J. Airey Library Building - Lower Level
REACH Employee Assistance Program (for employees only)
REACH Employee Brochure 2018
1 (800) 273-5273
Community Resources
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center
24/7 Hotline
(951) 686-RAPE (7273)
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1 (800)-656-4673
Area Hospitals with a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Riverside University Health System - Medical Center
26520 Cactus Avenue
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 486-5650 (Emergency Room)
(951) 486-5670 (Fast Trac)
(951) 486-4000 (Operator)
Corona Regional Medical Center
800 S. Main Street
Corona, CA 91720
(951) 736-6241
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
Examples of the types of conduct that violates Title IX include, but are not limited to:
-
-
- Sexual innuendos and comments
- Sexually explicit questions
- Requests for sexual favors
- Unwelcome touching, hugging, stroking, squeezing
- Spreading rumors about a person's sexuality
- Sexual ridicule
- Displaying or sending sexually suggestive electronic content, including but not limited to emails, text messages, etc.
- Pervasive displays of pictures, cartoons, or other materials with sexually explicit or graphic content
- Stalking a person
- Attempted or actual sexual violence
- Acts of domestic or relationship violence
-
District Compliance Officer
Phone: 951-328-3874 or 951-222-8595
JoAnn Jordan
Civil Rights Coordinator
Phone: 951-779-3293
District Office: 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Civil Rights Coordinator
Phone: 951-779-3292
District Office: 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Call or e-mail a Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator (contact information can be found under the “Title IX Team Contact Info” section above)
Complete & Submit a Complaint Online
Confidential Reporting:
If a Complainant would like the details of an incident to be kept confidential, they may speak with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Counseling Intern in Student Health Services at their home college. Contact information for Student Health Services can be found in the “Resources” section.
For information about the complaint investigation and resolution process, click on the following link:
Responding to Harassment Based on Sex Under Title IX
It is unlawful to retaliate against anyone who files a complaint, participates in an investigation, hearing or proceeding, or who advocates for the rights of others. Individuals who engage in retaliatory conduct are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination or expulsion.
For District policies and procedures relating to discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, student rights, responsibilities and code of conduct, as well as discipline, click on the links below:
-
-
- Administrative Procedure 6433: Prohibition of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX
- Administrative Procedure 6434: Responding to Harassment Based on Sex Under Title IX
- Administrative Procedure 3500: Standards of Student Conduct
- Administrative Procedure 3500[A]: Student Discipline Procedures
- Administrative Procedure 3500[C]: Student Grievance Process for Matters Other than Instruction, Grades or Discipline
- Board Policy 6410: Nondiscrimination
- Board Policy 6430: Prohibition of Harassment & Retaliation
-
Assembly Bill 2683 requires California Community Colleges to train their students on awareness and prevention of sexual violence and sexual harassment. The training must also cover additional topics such as “the differing rates at which students experience sexual harassment and sexual assault in the educational setting based on their race, sexual orientation, disability, gender, and gender identity.”
All students are required to complete their annual training within six months of the beginning of the academic year.
Required Training Modules:
Sexual Harassment Prevention at Your Community College (9 mins):
This video is Module 1 of 2 in the primary series, designed to educate on recognizing and preventing sexual violence and harassment. It offers an overview of harassment definitions, common misconceptions, Title IX, and strategies for bystander intervention and prevention.
Understanding Sexual Harassment and Its Impacts (20 mins):
This video is Module 2 of 2 in the primary series, to explore the characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy relationships, boundaries, and consent. It delves into what constitutes healthy and safe interactions, both in-person and online. Additionally, the module covers definitions of harassment, the nuances of consent, and the profound impact sexual harassment can have on individuals and communities.
Optional Training Modules:
Preventing Sexual Harassment (19 mins and 20 secs):
This supplemental video covers characteristics and examples of inclusive and supportive environments, including characteristics that may inadvertently permit harassment. The video also explores identifying and responding to "red flags" and effective bystander actions.
Recognizing and Responding to Sexual Harassment (26 mins and 56 secs):
This supplemental video covers conceptualizing sexual harassment, defining and identifying instances of harassment, and providing guidance on what to do if you experience sexual harassment or assault. The video also offers insights on supporting victims, community recovery, and healing programs.
The Title IX Experience (16 mins and 51 secs) :
This supplemental video covers what is Title IX, detailing the process of filing a complaint, what follows after submission, the advantages and disadvantages of filing a Title IX complaint, and the rights you hold as a student.
Many harmful beliefs about sexual violence and harassment are both commonly accepted and continuously perpetuated in our communities. Such beliefs shift blame onto survivors, minimize the responsibility of the offender, and downplay the seriousness of the misconduct. As a result, survivors are often left feeling isolated and ashamed without the support they need to heal.
Understanding the facts and dismantling these harmful beliefs is crucial to ensuring
that survivors are treated with respect and receive the support and resources they
deserve.
Harmful Belief → Reality
Harmful Belief: Sexual assault is often the result of miscommunication or a mistake.
Reality: Sexual assault is a crime and never simply a mistake. It involves any unwanted sexual
contact without consent. Under California’s “Yes Means Yes” standard, consent must
be affirmative, conscious, voluntary, and cannot be obtained through force, threat,
intimidation, or coercion.
Harmful Belief: Survivors provoke sexual assault through how they act or dress.
Reality: Sexual assault is never the survivor’s fault. It is a violent act of power and control.
No one “asks” to be assaulted because of their behavior or appearance.
Harmful Belief: Most sexual assaults happen between strangers.
Reality: Most sexual assaults are committed by someone the survivor knows, such as a friend,
acquaintance, co-worker, classmate, partner, or ex-partner.
Harmful Belief: If someone goes to a bar, someone’s room, or someone’s house, they assume the risk
of assault and cannot claim they were assaulted.
Reality: Going to someone’s home, room, or a social gathering does not imply consent. The responsibility lies with the initiator to obtain explicit and
voluntary consent.
Harmful Belief: False reports of sexual assault are common.
Reality: False reports are rare. Statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation estimate
that between 2 % and 10 % of reported rapes are false, comparable to other major crimes.
Harmful Belief: Sexual assaults only occur in dark alleys or abandoned buildings.
Reality: Sexual assault can happen anywhere—including places typically considered “safe,”
such as homes, cars, offices, or dorm rooms.
Harmful Belief: Men cannot be sexually assaulted.
Reality: Men and boys can and do experience sexual assault. Underreporting means that the
recorded data on male survivors is likely higher than the actual number.
Harmful Belief: If a survivor does not fight back or isn’t visibly injured, it wasn’t an assault.
Reality: The absence of physical resistance or visible injury does not invalidate an assault. Many survivors are immobilized by shock, fear, or threats.
Reaction to trauma varies widely.
Harmful Belief: If a person is intoxicated, they caused their own assault.
Reality: Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs does not cause assault. Perpetrators exploit vulnerability; the choice to assault lies with
the offender.
Harmful Belief: If arousal or orgasm occurs during an assault, it means there was consent.
Reality: Orgasm is a biological response and does not imply consent. It is often used to silence
survivors or misinterpret trauma reactions.
Harmful Belief: People with disabilities, sex workers, and LGBTQ+ individuals are at low risk for
sexual assault.
Reality: People with disabilities are twice as likely to be assaulted as those without disabilities. Sex workers have the right
to consent and can be assaulted like anyone else. LGBTQ+ individuals are neither more
likely to offend nor less likely to be assaulted.
Harmful Belief: Seeking help after an assault is expensive or inaccessible.
Reality: Many support services, including advocacy and counseling, are available at no cost
or at a low cost to survivors. Campus, community, and national hotlines are available
for support.
Harmful Belief: Sexual assault is rare.
Reality: Every 107 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted a statistic equating
to approximately 293,066 victims a year.
Harmful Belief: There is nothing we can do to prevent sexual violence.
Reality: Prevention is possible through bystander intervention and the creation of safe, inclusive,
supportive environments.
For support, resources, or questions about reporting, please contact the District’s Title IX office. You are not alone; help is available.
Effective August 1 4, 2020 , Title IX Regulations requires schools to post training materials used to train the school's Title IX personnel on their website. Training materials used to train Title IX personnel (such as, the Title IX Coordinator, any investigator, any decision-maker, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution) will be posted on this website and will be maintained for at least seven (7) years.
Inquiries regarding the content of the materials used to train Title IX personnel should be directed to:
Lorraine Jones
District Compliance Officer
Webinars Provided by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
The Association of Title IX Administrator (ATIXA) The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) provides training and certification for Title IX personnel. Riverside Community College District's Title IX team completed various trainings offered by ATIXA. Information regarding accessing ATIXA owned material can be reviewed on the:
Title IX Personnel Completed Training
Lorraine Jones, District Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Preventing Sexual Harassment at Community Colleges_ Federal and State Protections
Thomas Cruz-Soto, Dean, Student Services
Campus Resources
College Safety & Police (24-hour dispatch)
(951) 222-8171, or 911
Student Health Services
Riverside City College
(951) 222-8151
Location: Bradshaw Building under Bookstore, behind EOPS
Moreno Valley College
(951) 571-6103, or (951) 571-6147
Location: Parkside Complex (PSC) 6
Norco College
(951) 372-7046
Location: Wilfred J. Airey Library Building - Lower Level
REACH Employee Assistance Program (for employees only)
REACH Employee Brochure 2018
1 (800) 273-5273
Community Resources
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center
24/7 Hotline
(951) 686-RAPE (7273)
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1 (800)-656-4673
Area Hospitals with a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Riverside University Health System - Medical Center
26520 Cactus Avenue
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 486-5650 (Emergency Room)
(951) 486-5670 (Fast Trac)
(951) 486-4000 (Operator)
Corona Regional Medical Center
800 S. Main Street
Corona, CA 91720
(951) 736-6241
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs, including career and technical education programs, and/or extracurricular school activities. Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any programs. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited.