College of the Redwoods has designated a Title IX Coordinator to monitor and oversee Title IX compliance. Your college Title IX Coordinator is available to explain and discuss: your right to file a complaint; the complaint process; how confidentiality is handled; available resources both on and off campus; and other related matters. The Title IX Coordinator for College of the Redwoods is Crystal Morse. For Title IX questions, or to file a Title IX complaint, please email titleix@redwoods.edu or call 707-476-4140. 

Learn about College of the Redwoods' Title IX Investigation Process. This process and the following policies (APs & BPs) the college follows reflects the most recent Title IX regulations that took effect in 2020.

• AP 3434 - Responding to Harassment based on Sex under Title IX
• BP 3410 - Non Discrimination
• AP 3410 - Non Discrimination
• BP 3430 - Prohibition of Harassment
• AP 3430 - Prohibition of Harassment
• AP 3435 - Discrimination & Harassment Complaints and Investigations
• BP 3540 - Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct
• AP 3540 - Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus
• AP 5502 - Student Sexual Misconduct, Including Sexual Violence

College of the Redwoods staff have completed a breadth of Title IX trainings listed here. The training materials may be copyrighted and unavailable for us to post on our website. If you would like to receive a copy of any of trainings listed, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Crystal Morse at  (707) 476-4242.

When someone alleges harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, or sex discrimination or sexual assault, it is the college’s ethical and legal responsibility to conduct a thorough, timely, independent, and objective investigation. 

The Title IX Coordinator plays a crucial role in the investigation process.  All reports are taken seriously and investigated timely and thoroughly.

To file a Title IX complaint against a student, a member of faculty, management or staff, please contact Crystal Morse (707-476-4242) and/or complete the form below to begin the process:

To file a complaint with the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights:

1(800)421-3481
www.ocr@ed.gov
Or you can fill out a complaint form online at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html.

Helpful Resources

Crisis Support and Counseling
Whether you need support now or years after experiencing sexual assault or dating violence, help is available 24 hours a day.   Here are resources and more are listed at the bottom of the page.
 

Public Safety
In an life threatening emergency dial 911.
For an emergence on campus and public safety is needed urgently please call 707-476-4111.   List your location and your emergency and someone will be with you as soon as possible.
For non-emergencies, public safety can be reached at 707-476-4112.
 

College of the Redwoods Counseling Center
An on-campus counselor is available by appointment for students, providing individual short-term counseling.
707-476-4150
 

North Coast Rape Crisis Team
A community agency providing 24/7/365 services for all forms of sexual violence including medical and legal advocacy, support groups, short-term counseling, and community education.
24/hr Crisis Line:
Del Norte: 707-465-2851
Eureka: 707-445-2881
Community Office:
Del Norte: 707-465-6961
Eureka: 707-443-2737
www.ncrct.org
 

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
This organization's mission is to help people break free of the cycle of domestic and intimate partner violence. All of their services are free of charge.
Contact Information:
707-443-6042
866-668-6543
www.hdvs.org
 

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Additional Resources

California Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Coalition providing leadership, vision and resources to rape crisis centers, individuals and other entities committed to ending sexual assault.

(916) 446-2520
1215 K Street, Suite 1850,
Sacramento, CA, 95814

U.S. Department of Education, regional Office for Civil Rights

(415) 486-555
50 Beale Street, Suite 7200,
San Francisco, CA, 94105