The SafeBears Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Committee is a new initiative dedicated to addressing sexual violence at UC Berkeley
SafeBears SVSH Committee
In 2018, over 15,000 members of the UC Berkeley campus community took the MyVoice Survey to share their experiences, beliefs, norms and knowledge regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The survey revealed that undergraduate students experience more SVSH harm, overall, than do graduate students, staff and faculty. Since starting at UC Berkeley, 17% of undergraduate students had experienced sexual assault, while 24% had experienced stalking, 11% relationship violence, and 30% sexual harassment. Among those undergraduates who had been sexually assaulted, the perpetrator was most likely to be a fellow undergraduate student (66% of cases), but a significant percentage (31%) were committed by individuals not affiliated with UC Berkeley.
SafeBears welcomes all volunteers. Want to get involved with the SafeBears SVSH Committee? Email SB-SVSH Chairperson Elena Salazar for more information:
Together, we can create a safer, more supportive campus at UC Berkeley.
Committee News
SafeBears Blog: Campus Warns of Drug Facilitated Assaults
SafeBears urge UC Regents to voluntarily adopt new Calif. law requiring drink testing strips on college campuses
UC BERKELEY WHERE TO GET SUPPORT — QUICK GUIDE FOR STUDENTS
Sexual Violence & Harassment Resources — UC Berkeley
Quick Guide for Students: Where to Get SVSH Support
Homepage: Addressing Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment
Homepage: PATH to Care Center (confidential survivor support)
Urgent 24/7 SVSH Care Line: 510-643-2005
Homepage: Office for Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination (OPHD) (Title IX Office)
Quick Guide: Office for Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination (OPHD)
Go to the SafeBears Resources Page for university & city general safety resources, including transportation
