INTRODUCTION

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is committed to promoting the health, well-being and safety of its students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows and other academic appointees. Domestic Violence affects members of the UCSF community both directly and indirectly. Incidents of domestic violence that occur beyond University property still have the ability to impede UCSF community members’ professional or academic performance and limit their sense of safety while on site. The impact of domestic violence on the institution and its community can include, but is not limited to, increased tardiness, absenteeism and an inability to focus on work or academic assignments. Additionally, survivors/victims may be harassed by phone or e-mail while at UCSF. In some cases, the perpetrator may threaten, stalk or physically harm a community member on UCSF property.

This guide is designed to address the effects of domestic violence in the workplace and academic environment by:

	Raising awareness
	Promoting prevention and early intervention strategies that help to minimize negative outcomes
	Providing strategies to faculty, supervisors, managers, Campus and Medical Center departments and others so that they might appropriately and effectively address the issue
	Strengthening UCSF’s domestic violence resource and referral network
	Increasing safety, understanding, support and promoting flexibility for affected community members

Note: This guide does not address the patient population. Please refer to the Domestic Violence Policy for patients (UCSF Medical Center Policy 6.01.02)

Additional References
Assisting Students in Need, A UCSF Staff and Faculty Guide developed by UCSF Student Health Services