Programming and Resources
The Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Title IX facilitates a vast array of programs and events each year for all students, staff, faculty, and community members. A few of our annual events include:
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October
- JOIN US FOR OUR 2026 DVAM EVENTS!
- Monthly Teal Table Talks
- and more
Want to get involved? Have ideas for future programs? E-mail us
Programs
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
DVAM is a national event that brings awareness to issues related to intimate partner and domestic/dating violence. Our goal at Cerritos College is to provide education, support, and prevention services to students, employees, and community members. Listen to the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM): Connection to the Classroom presentation. - Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness Month
A national event that brings awareness to issues related to personal safety and education. In January, Cerritos College raises awareness of human trafficking and stalking through a series trainings and events. - Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
A national campaign focused on raising awareness about sexual assault, educating communities about prevention, promoting consent and healthy relationships, and connecting individuals with support and resources.
Resources
Listed below you will find resources, recordings from past events, and other useful information:
Strangulation Awareness Workshop (feat. Carolyn Clark)
One of Los Angeles County's Forensic Nurse Specialist provides training on the long/short
term physiological impact of strangulation on individuals.
Project Safe Brochure
Cerritos College is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is free
from sexual assault and other forms of violence. Unfortunately, dating and domestic
violence, sexual violence, and stalking are a reality for some students. This brochure
explains what they are, provides tips on how to prevent these crimes, outlines penalties
for perpetrators, describes actions victims can take to help protect their safety,
and identifies resources and rights for victims.
Stalking Must Stop
Stalking Must Stop founder, Debbie Riddle, provides a personal account of the impact
stalking had on her family. The speaker provides an educational component that describes
stalking behaviors, legal perspectives, and national resources such as safety planning.
Empowerment Self-Defense (Part 2)
East Los Angeles Women’s Center offers two (2) self-defense classes. Empowering Self-Defense
includes thought-provoking discussions about listening to our bodies, trusting our
instincts, establishing and upholding boundaries, and a practical skills portion that
covers basic self-defense.
Digital Abuse & Safety Presentation: Cyberstalking
This engaging presentation demystifies cyberstalking, pandemic trends, and common
forms of cyberstalking on college campuses.
EngageMENt
Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are not just women’s issues; they
affect everyone. In this presentation, Luis Mendoza from East Los Angeles Women’s
Center, and Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Cruz discuss the role men play in preventing gender-based
violence in society. Eradicating power and gender-based harm is a shared responsibility.
Digital Abuse & Safety Presentation: Image-Based Abuse
In this presentation, participants demystify image-based abuse, revenge porn, and
nonconsensual porn. This session addresses victim-blaming, safe-texting, and online
dating tips (i.e. laying ground rules, responding to image-based abuse, restraining
orders, etc.).
Digital Abuse & Safety Presentation: Tech-Enabled Trauma
What role does technology play in perpetuating abuse? In this presentation addresses
online trauma and how it is different from offline trauma. A skill building portion
covers tech-enabled trauma response, overcoming challenges, and ways to support others.
Beyond Intimate Partner Relationships: Human Trafficking
Stephany Ramos, YWCA GLA’s Human Trafficking Coordinator, provides information on
the grooming, exploitation, and control involved in human trafficking in this event.
Participants learn how to identify
warning signs and ways to assist victims.
Resources
There are a multitude of resources available to students, staff and faculty members
throughout the District and in the greater community.
Some resources are confidential and most are free or at low-cost. All campus community
members are encouraged to utilize all resources available to them.
If you need assistance in getting connected to resources, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.