Sexual respect is a core value at Stanford. Members of the Stanford community have the right to live, work and study in a safe and healthy environment. The University is continually working to strengthen its programs and policies and welcomes input from the community.
Educational Resources
Stanford is expanding educational programming and resources around sexual assault, relationship violence and other forms of sexual misconduct. Incoming students receive online training before enrolling at Stanford and additional training at New Student Orientation. The SARA Office partners with offices across the campus to produce a range of educational efforts -- in residence halls, with student groups, in academic courses, in workshops, through events such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and other venues. Student groups including the ASSU (Associated Students of Stanford University) participate in many of these efforts and sponsor others of their own.
In addition, Stanford has a variety of web resources providing quick tips on key strategies for preventing sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct. For instance:
- Handout: Student Resources and Reporting Options
- How to Be an Active Bystander and Intervene Safely
- What You Need to Know about Consent
- Myths and Misconceptions about Sexual Harassment
- Common Feelings and Experiences after Sexual Assault
Communications to the Stanford Community
- Message from the Provost
May 30, 2014
- Message from Greg Boardman, Vice Provost for Student Affairs
June 6, 2014
- Announcement of University Task Force
June 12, 2014
- Letter to Parents of Incoming Students
June 23, 2014
- Announcement of Task Force Membership
July 29, 2014
- Provost's Letter to the Campus Community
April 18, 2015
- Comment Invited on Proposed Adjudication Process
November 9, 2015
- Q&A with Provost Etchemendy
November 18, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to additional frequently asked questions on Stanford's handling of sexual assault and sexual misconduct cases are available here.
Reporting of Data
Stanford publicly reports campus crime statistics on an annual basis, in compliance with the requirements of the federal Clery Act. The Department of Public Safety collects this anonymous statistical information from a wide range of campus officials defined by the Clery Act. The statistics include reports to campus officials of sexual offenses occurring on campus or at a University-owned or operated facility. The annual report is available here, and a new edition becomes available each fall.
