Conflict

The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)

The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) oversees campus compliance with University of California and UC Berkeley policies prohibiting protected category discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment and violence). This oversight encompasses responding to and resolving reports of harassment and discrimination from students, staff, faculty, and visitors that are related to protected class and civil rights policies.

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Bears that Care

Bears That CARE (BTC), part of the Center for Support and Intervention, is an active bystander initiative peer education program. [For students and employees]

Academic Personnel Office (APO)

APO works closely with the Vice Provost for the Faculty to maintain high standards and fair processes in academic appointments, promotions, and merit increases. The Academic Personnel Office helps academic HR staff, faculty, chairs, and deans to stay up-to-date about the University’s policies and practices so that we can sustain a broadly shared understanding across our campus. [Serves academic personnel]

The Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare

OFEW is committed to the full participation in academic careers for all scholars, including individuals who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education and provides information and advice on a variety of issues important through advocacy and workshops. [Serves faculty]

Restorative Justice Center

Provides community-building circles and circles in response to harm, workshops, and trainings on restorative justice and conflict resolution. [Serves students, faculty, and staff]

The Ombuds Office for Students and Postdoctoral Appointees

A confidential, impartial, independent, and informal resource designated to assist the community in managing and resolving conflicts and other types of organizational concerns. [Serves students and postdoctoral appointees]

The Staff Ombuds Office

The Staff Ombuds Office provides informal conflict resolution and problem-solving services for all Staff, NonSenate Academics, and Faculty who perform management functions (including deans, departmental chairs, and directors). The Staff Ombuds Office provides individual assistance, mediation, training, and group conflict resolution.