Respondent Support Services for Staff Employees
Respondent Services are those that provide information to staff employee respondents alleged to have engaged in sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual harassment, dating/violence, or stalking).
Respondent Services assists a respondent with navigation of the applicable University complaint, investigation and/or adjudication processes, including explanation of each of these processes and the rights associated with them.
Respondent Services provides counseling and/or psychological service referrals through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and to other available campus and community resources.
Some of these services are not confidential. The designated staff members who provide respondent support services may be required to notify the proper University authorities whenever an incident of sexual misconduct is reported.
Respondent Services Resources
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
This policy outlines the University's approach to addressing sexual violence, harassment, retaliation, and other prohibited behaviors to ensure an equitable environment. It defines prohibited conduct and explains the administrative procedures for resolving reports of such behavior. - Staff Investigation Framework
This document outlines the University's procedures for investigating and adjudicating alleged violations of the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, specifically for cases involving University employees governed by Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSMs) or non-faculty academic appointees under the Academic Personnel Manual (APM). Flow charts illustrating the process for complaints against PPSM-covered employees and non-faculty academic appointees are provided as Attachments 1 and 2, respectively.
Office of Ombuds (confidential resource)
How to Contact with the Ombuds
- Zoom – please use the scheduling link or email address of the Ombuds staff below (you do not have to use your UCSC email address for this - more information below). If you would like to meet outside of normal business hours listed in the scheduling link please use email – and refrain from sharing any specific details about your concerns.
- In-Person – please use the email address of the Ombuds staff below to share your availability (dates/times) to meet in-person and if you would like to meet in The Office of the Ombuds on the 4th floor of McHenry Library or somewhere else. Please only use email for scheduling and refrain from sharing any specific details about your concerns.
- Phone – please call 831-459-5856 and be prepared to leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and your availability (dates/times) to schedule a phone meeting. Please only use voicemail for scheduling and refrain from sharing specific details about your concerns.
Faculty, other academic staff, and staff please contact De (deacker@ucsc.edu):
- Note: To better preserve confidentiality, please DO NOT include specific details about your concerns when communicating by email. Setting an appointment with the link above is the best way to ensure a timely appointment.
- Schedule a meeting with De here
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
24/7 Live Assistance:
- 844-209-0464
- TRS: Dial 711
- Services are available under the Employee Assistance Program to help identify, counsel and refer troubled employees to professional resources. Up to (3) Assessment and Referral sessions per Participant per problem per 6 months with our EAP provider are available at no charge. The program is designed to deal with a broad range of human relations problems, such as alcohol or drug abuse, financial problems, emotional or behavioral disorders, family and marital discord, legal and other personal problems.
Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI)
- ODEI works collaboratively with campus partners to promote a campus climate that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and identifies proactive actions to address bias and harassment.
Resource and Support for Staff Target by Online Harassment
- This resource is intended to provide support and guidance to staff affected by targeted online harassment, those helping them navigate confrontational or malicious social media posts, and others on campus who may be indirectly or directly impacted.
Respondent Services Contact Information
- Please contact Cristy Sorenson, Employee Relations (elrinfo@ucsc.edu), for more details.
