Be a SAFE Ally
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not have to make that determination on your own. The SAFE Team is a multidisciplinary team from members across campus. The most important step is that you report the concerning behavior. If another campus resource is more appropriate, the SAFE Team will refer the individual and handle the transfer of information.
The SAFE Team provides community members with respectful and proactive support while offering resources that balance the rights of the individual with the overall mission of Moreno Valley College. Depending on the reported behavior, interventions can range from individual contact and providing resources for the person of concern to police involvement if a crime has been committed.
After reporting some disruptive behavior or referring a student to the SAFE Team, people often wonder what happened to the concern. The reporter will receive an emailed response confirming the receipt of their referral within 48 hours (two business days).
In some cases, the SAFE Team may reach out to the reporter to obtain more information or for more clarity. The reporter might even still see the student on campus. While we understand this level of concern, it is also important for the SAFE Team to maintain the confidentiality of a student, especially with regards to psychological and medical interventions that might have occurred. Also, some behavior, while disruptive, might not meet the criteria for removal from campus or classes.
If you are wondering about follow-up on a referral you made, please do not hesitate to contact the SAFE Team.
No, the SAFE Team members are all experts in their field and MVC employees who may share information from student records with other campus employees if there is a "legitimate educational interest." Additionally, members of the community can share personal observations about students, faculty, and staff without violating any federal guidelines about confidentiality. If safety is at stake, the campus can also disclose information as needed to prevent harm.
In on-campus non-emergency situations, call RCCD Police at (951) 222-8171. In all emergency situations on or off, please call 911.
Yes. Contact any SAFE Team member to arrange training tailored to your situation and needs, including how to respond to disruptive, intimidating, or threatening behavior.
On-Campus Resources
Faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize the resources available to them and students through campus services and administration.
- Accessibility Resource Center
- Campus Safety and Police Information
- Mental Health Resources: Benefits of counseling include relief from distressing symptoms; improved emotional
health; the acquisition of new approaches to problem solving and decision making;
more satisfying interpersonal relationships; and increased insight and understanding
of thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
- On-Campus Counseling
- Case Management
- Support Groups
- Wellness Center
- Contact MVC Administration
Resources for College Students
Mental Health Organizations
Below are additional links to excellent websites for mental health information:
- Go Ask Alice: Website operated by Columbia University to answer the questions of college students on issues related to physical health, mental health, and sexuality.
- Mental Health is Health: This engaging youth-oriented site uses video stories of students and high-profile artists to increase awareness about mental health issues and the importance of getting help.
- Psychiatry.org: This website of the American Psychiatric Association offers a broad array of information on topics related to mental health.
- Helpguide: Website operated by a non-profit organization offers information and resources on a broad range of mental health topics.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): An advocacy group for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. Good source of information and resources on mental health topics.
- We Reach Out: An information and support service using evidence based principles and technology to help teens and young adults facing tough times and struggling with mental health issues.
- U Lifeline: An online resource for college students with information about protecting your emotional health and what to do if you or friends are struggling with mental health issues.
Behavior Rubric
Identify and measure mental and behavioral health risk.
- Download Behavior Rubric
- BIRT Protocol Algorithm
- BIRT Status Relocation Rubric
- BIRT Risk Assessment Algorithm
- BIRT Spreadsheet Template (or view file as a Microsoft Word Document)
