Your presence makes a difference! As a student in the Contra Costa Community College District, it's essential that we all work together to foster a respectful, harassment-free campus culture. All students at Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College must complete the mandatory annual Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention training every Fall semester.
This training is designed to equip you with essential skills to identify and prevent sexual harassment, violence, and discrimination. Title IX, a federal law, protects all students from sex-based discrimination and harassment in educational settings, and completing this training ensures that we all play a part in creating a positive and safe environment for everyone.
Please click on the "Annual Training" tile below to access the training. By participating, you’ll contribute to upholding our District's values and help maintain a campus where everyone can thrive. Thank you for your commitment to a safe and inclusive campus!
California Assembly Bill 2683 Sexual Violence and Harassment Training and Resources was signed into law by the Governor on September 29, 2022 to require students to complete this annual training effective Academic Year 2024-25.
FACTS:
Sexual Assault Can Happen to Anyone.
Most Sexual Assaults Are Perpetrated by Someone Known to the Victim.
Consent Must Be Clear, Voluntary, and Enthusiastic.
Victims Are Not to Blame.
Sexual Assault and Harassment Are Not Limited to Physical Assault.
MYTHS:
Myth: Sexual Assault Only Happens in Certain Locations or Situations.
Fact: Sexual assault can occur in various locations, including on campus and in familiar settings.
Myth: Victims of Sexual Assault Are Always Physically Injured.
Fact: Sexual assault does not always result in physical injuries. Emotional and psychological trauma are also significant.
Myth: If the Victim Did Not Fight Back, It Was Not Assault.
Fact: Consent must be given freely, and a lack of physical resistance does not imply consent.
Myth: Only Women Are Victims of Sexual Assault.
Fact: Individuals of all genders, including men and non-binary people, can be victims of sexual assault.
Myth: Most False Reports of Sexual Assault Are Made Up.
Fact: False reports of sexual assault are rare, and most reports are made in good faith.
Q: Why do I need to complete this training?
Q: How long is this training?
Q: How often do I need to complete this training?
Q: How do I certify that I have completed the training?
Q: I'm a concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment (special admit) student and I’m under the age of 18, do I still have to complete this training?
Q: I'm taking non-credit classes only. Do I have to complete this training?
Q: I started my classes in the Spring semester. How do I complete this training?
Q: I have been personally impacted by sexual violence, sexual harassment, and/or a history of trauma. I am concerned that completing this training will be triggering.
Q: What will happen if I do not complete this training?
Q: As a student employee in the District, I need to complete a similar Sexual Harassment Prevention training offered by the Department of Human Resources every two years. Do I still need to complete this training for all students annually?
Q: Is this training available in languages other than English?