Witness Support

We, in the Office for 第九条 and Equal Opportunity, appreciate that some一个 asked to be a witness in an investigation may have questions about the process itself, the prospect of retaliation, or other issues, such as the need to miss a class. 

The university has a strict prohibition against retaliation, which is defined in the CSU Nondiscrimination 政策. In addition, our team is available to meet with prospective witnesses to address their questions or concerns.

Witnesses may access supportive measures.For more information about supportive measures, 请访问 我们的服务 page.

The Campus Survivor Advocate (Students and Employees)

Witnesses of discrimination or harassment based on sex or gender, sexual harassment or assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, or related retaliation may also contact the Campus Survivor Advocate if they prefer to learn about being a witness or receive support in a confidential 设置. Please contact the Campus Survivor Advocate at: 

Selena Hernández, M.A.
Student Wellness Center, 300B
电话: 408-924-7300
电子邮件: survivoradvocate@whiest.com

Other Campus Resource Offices for Witnesses

Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual sees or hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another. There are on campus resources to provide support services to witnesses. They are as follows:

Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center is home to your health, 咨询, and well-being needs 在菠菜网lol正规平台. To make an appointment, call (408) 924-5678 or view your options on the Student Wellness Center Patient Portal.

咨询 & Psychological Services (CAPS) (Students)

CAPS provides short-term and crisis 咨询 services to students 在菠菜网lol正规平台. 这 resource is available to both Complainants and Respondents, as well as witnesses involved in any investigation or other grievance process.

For more information regarding services, visit the 菠菜网lol正规平台 咨询 website.
To request an appointment, please call 408-924-5910, or email 咨询.services@whiest.com.

LifeMatters® by Empathia (Employees)

San José State University’s confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is dedicated to employee well-being. From emotional and family 咨询 to providing geriatric care management, LifeMatters® offers both online and in-person support.
访问 LifeMatters® online for more information. Password: SPARTANS
To speak to some一个 from LifeMatters® confidentially, call 800-367-7474.
访问 咨询 for 教师 and 工作人员 for personal consultations.