Online harassment, doxxing, and cyberstalking

The following information is intended to connect all UC Berkeley members — faculty, students, staff, and visitors — to support if they concerned about or are experiencing online harassment, doxxing, or cyberstalking. Experiences of online harassment can cause significant distress and disruption. The following resources are available to offer help. You are encouraged to report incidents of harassment to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) and/or to law enforcement. OPHD can also assist you with connecting to these resources or arranging supportive measures when appropriate. 

Supportal

Protecting yourself from doxxing, reporting online harassment, and more can be found on Supportal

Dealing with threats or harassment

You are encouraged to contact law enforcement directly if you experience physical harm, direct threats, or emergency situations.

  • In an emergency, please call 911 or use a blue light emergency phone (identified by a blue light on top of the phone box or column).
  • For on-campus non-emergencies, visit the University of California Police Department (UCPD) or call at (510) 642-6760.
  • For the City of Berkeley, visit Berkeley Police Department or call at (510) 981-5900.

The safety and well-being of our community members is of paramount importance. Our campus has zero tolerance for abusive behavior.

Getting help and reporting

Reporting to UC Berkeley

Harassment that could be based on a protected category, including stalking, online harassment, or hate and bias incidents may be reported to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) or the UC Whistleblower Hotline.

You may report to OPHD in any of the following ways: 

Confidential support for survivors of sexual violence and harassment

The UC Berkeley PATH to Care Center is the dedicated campus office offering confidential advocacy and healing services to students, staff, faculty, and visitors who has been impacted directly or indirectly by sexual violence or sexual harassment (SVSH), including invasions of sexual privacy and stalking.

  • For urgent 24/7 support, please call the Care Line at 510-643-2005. 
  • To schedule an appointment or ask general questions, please call the office at 510-642-1988 or email pathtocare@berkeley.edu.