Anti-Harassment Policy
As a social justice organization, the SSSP is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space at the annual meeting for the free exchange of ideas and professional development; an environment free from harassment based on, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, disability, health conditions, sexual orientation, religion, language, socioeconomic status, marital status, domestic status, or parental status. This includes the harassment of colleagues, students, guests, SSSP and hotel staff, vendors, exhibitors, and others present at the annual meeting. To that end, we ask you to help us to make it very clear that anyone engaging in this kind of behavior is not welcomed at the annual meeting.
The Society for the Study of Social Problems is committed to the eradication of discrimination (both intentional and unintentional), harassment, intimidation, and violence directed at individuals and groups based on, but not limited to, race and ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, class, nationality and immigrant status, ability, and religion. Offensive and prohibited conduct may include, but is not limited to, offensive jokes, slurs, epithets, name calling, physical assaults and threats, unwanted touching and persistent unwanted attention and invasion of personal space, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, and insults and put-downs. Whenever and wherever possible, the Society will affirm this commitment to anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-homophobic, anti-xenophobic, and anti-Islamophobic agenda, publicly and explicitly. As an organization dedicated to social justice, the Society will take very seriously, reports, formal or informal, of harassment or discrimination in the organization and at annual and other Society meetings. To the greatest degree possible, the Society will do what it can to respond appropriately to those who violate our policies and to protect victims and potential victims, from being subjected to this type of unwanted and offensive behavior. We will make every effort to ensure that this commitment is manifest in the policies, programs, and practices of the organization, including in the public positions the SSSP takes on issues, both national and international. SSSP expressly prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment and will take action against those who retaliate.
By joining SSSP and registering for meetings, members of SSSP agree to comply with this policy.
View the SSSP’s Anti-Harassment Policy in its entirety here.
Click here if you would like to make an ANONYMOUS report regarding behavior that violates the anti-harassment policy. See the policy to make a formal report and additional reporting options.
Domestic Violence Resources
LA County’s Domestic Violence 24-Hour Support Service: 1-800-978-3600
Jenesse Center: https://jenesse.org/
Jenesse’s mission is to restore families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through holistic, trauma informed, culturally responsive services, and advance prevention initiatives that foster and sustain healthy, violence free communities. For additional information call: 800-479-7328.
Rainbow Services: https://rainbowservicesdv.org/
Rainbow Services provides shelter and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, empowering them to move beyond trauma, towards safety and stability. For additional information call: 310-547-9343.
Su Casa: https://sucasadv.org/
The mission of Su Casa is to empower individuals and families to live free from domestic abuse and build partnerships with communities to end domestic violence. For additional information call: 562-402-4888.
Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking: https://www.castla.org/
The Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST) is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit organization that is working to put an end to modern slavery and human trafficking through comprehensive, life-transforming services to survivors and a platform to advocate for groundbreaking policies and legislation. For additional information call: 888-539-2373.
East L.A. Women’s Center: https://www.elawc.org/
ELAWC delivers innovative, comprehensive, culturally-responsive services that build on a foundation of trauma-informed, evidence-based practices designed to heal, support, protect, and empower the communities we serve. For additional information call: 800-585-6231.
Peace Over Violence: https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/
Peace Over Violence is a nonprofit 501c3, multicultural, community based and volunteer centered organization dedicated to building healthy relationships, families and communities free from sexual, domestic and interpersonal violence. For additional information call: 213-626-3393.
Strength United: https://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/strength-united
Strength United is a 24-Hour Support, Referral and Crisis Response Line. For additional information call: 818-886-0453 or 661-253-0258.
Center for the Pacific Asian Family: https://nurturingchange.org/
The mission for the Center for the Pacific Asian Family is to build healthy and safe communities by addressing the root causes and consequences of family violence and violence against women. We are committed to meeting the specific cultural and language needs of Asian and Pacific Islander women and their families. For additional information call: 800-339-3940.
Sojourn: https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/sojourn/
The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. For additional information call: 310-264-6644.
Haven Hills: https://havenhills.org/
Haven Hills offer shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and activities supporting increased economic opportunity for over 2,500 women and men each year. For additional information call: 818-887-6589.
Legal Services
Los Angeles County Bar Association
In-person services offered by appointment only at Central Division-Family Justice Center.
Phone: 213-624-3665; E-mail: dvp@lacba.org
Break the Cycle
For victims ages 12-24.
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Intake by phone or text: 424-209-2532
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Hotline: 800-834-5001
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
DV hotline: 800-399-4529 x8097
Online intake: https://lafla.org/get-help/
LGBTQ Center Long Beach Legal Services
Intake line: 562-433-8595
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
For support with a restraining order or urgent family law or immigration legal matters.
Phone: 323-980-3500; E-mail: services@laclj.org
Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles
Hotline: 800-433-6251
Mental Health Services
Crisis Text Line: Text “LA” to 741741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free crisis support via text message.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects you with a crisis center closest to your location. Your call will be answered confidentially by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically, work to ensure that you feel safe, and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area.
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Trevor Project Lifeline: 1-800-788-7386
The TrevorLifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
Substance Abuse Service Helpline: 1-844-804-7500
Operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this hotline provides screening, resources and service referrals regarding substance use disorders.
211 LA County: Dial 2-1-1 within Los Angeles County
211 LA County is the hub for all types of health, human and social services in Los Angeles County, providing callers with information and referrals to the services that best meet their needs.
Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP): https://www.lahsa.org/portal/apps/la-hop/
Operated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), LA-HOP is designed to assist people experiencing homelessness by dispatching homeless outreach teams throughout Los Angeles County.
L.A. Found: 1-833-569-7651 or LAFound@wdacs.lacounty.gov
L.A. Found is a countywide initiative to help locate individuals who wander due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism or other cognitive impairing conditions. Watch this video to learn more about L.A. Found.
Family Urgent Response System (FURS): Call or text 1-833-939-FURS or https://www.cal-furs.org/
FURS is a free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers to receive phone, text, chat and/or in-person support when needed for any issues, big or small.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264 or https://nami.org/Home
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
