Reporting and support system to combat sexual and gender-based violence

• Whistling, staring, taking photos without your knowledge
• Intrusive questions and comments about your private life
• Sexual comments and actions, sexual propositions, sexual blackmail
• Uncomfortable remarks about your appearance or clothing, mockery, sexist jokes

• During classes, in a classroom or lecture theatre (lectures, tutorials, practicals, examinations)
• In communal areas and spaces (corridors, cafeteria, library, canteen, toilets, garden)
• In the offices of a teacher, researcher, doctoral student, administrative or technical staff member, or in a laboratory
• In university sports halls and grounds
• On the way to university
• At an internship location
• Via the internet, email or social media
• During parties or orientation days
• During university trips or missions
• In a home (whether or not it is a student residence, at a teacher's home)

Via the reporting platform dedicated to Sorbonne University staff (currently in French)

You can report it by sending an email detailing the facts.

Agnès Jaafar is responsible for following up on reports of gender-based and sexual violence for the university community and staff. She is available to assist you with your procedures and/or refer you to people and resources within or outside the university.

The Equality Mission is available to assist you. We guarantee the confidentiality of your request. 

Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any person working at Sorbonne University as a student or member of staff.
 
For the student or teaching community, the dean, who may be alerted by any means, informs the president, who initiates disciplinary proceedings by referring the matter to the relevant disciplinary section. To investigate the case, the section sets up an investigation committee. At the end of an adversarial procedure, if applicable, it imposes a disciplinary sanction. The implementation of disciplinary proceedings may be accompanied by protective measures, such as suspension, intended in particular to remove the victim from the alleged aggressor. 
 
For administrative and technical communities, the president of the university refers the matter, depending on the field and category of the employee, to the Rectorate or the Ministry to convene the disciplinary board responsible for deciding on the level of sanctions. The president implements the sanction.

Criminal proceedings allow the case to be brought before a court, which will rule on the perpetrator's liability, their possible conviction and the award of compensation to the victim.
 
To initiate criminal proceedings, the victim files a complaint with the police or gendarmerie. The complaint is followed by an investigation and then a decision by the public prosecutor, who may decide, based on the investigation, to refer the case to the criminal courts, open a judicial inquiry or dismiss the complaint. Bringing serious offences, such as gender-based and sexual violence, to court allows them to be recognised, protects victims and protects other potential victims.

The equality officers at university and faculty level, as well as the management of your department, your UFR (university teaching and research unit), your teaching department or your doctoral school can also provide you with information and guidance.

To put a stop to such behaviour and encourage other victims to break their silence, it is important to report incidents of sexual or sexist violence that are punishable by law. The relevant contacts can guide and support you in your efforts.

For comprehensive support (medical, psychological and legal)

Externalised unit for listening to and caring for victims of sexual and gender-based violence

Sorbonne University has entrusted the CIDFF in Paris (Centre for Information on Women's and Family Rights) with the task of welcoming, advising and supporting victims and witnesses within its university community, whether the victims are staff or students. The CIDFF brings together professionals specialising in dealing with situations of sexual and gender-based violence.

The support process takes place in several stages:

Initial contact by email or contact form, followed quickly by a proposed appointment. To benefit from this service, you must specify that you are a member of the Sorbonne University community.
Initial interview at the CIDFF premises or at the partner organisation:

• CIDFF Paris: 17 rue Jean Poulmarch, 75010 Paris
• Elle’s IMAGINE’nt (within the Maison Etudiante): 
  - 8 rue Poirier de Narçay, 75014 Paris 
  - 50 rue des Tournelles, 75003 Paris
  - 76bis rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris

Appropriate guidance: referral to a CIDFF specialist (a psychologist, lawyer or solicitor) or social support.
Long-term support: support throughout the situation until it is resolved.
Additional guidance: if necessary, referral to medical, psychological, social or legal services outside the CIDFF.
This system guarantees support from specialists, with absolute respect for confidentiality and the wishes of those concerned.

Support is completely free of charge, with costs covered by Sorbonne University.

To make an appointment: Online form or femmesinfo@cidffdeparis.fr (response within 5 days)

For medical and psychological support

• The SSE (Student Health Service) - Currently in French
• Monday to Friday, 9am to 6.30pm.
• Email - Tel. 01 40 51 10 00 - See the SSE website for locations.

For material support and assistance with schooling

The Student Life Department (DVE) of the Faculty of Arts
Email - Tel. 01 40 46 33 59
Îlot Champollion - 18 rue de la Sorbonne, 75005 Paris

The Student and Campus Life Service of the Faculty of Health Sciences
Email- Tel.: +33 (0)1 44 27 93 12
Hall des amphithéâtres, 91 bd de l’hôpital 75013 Paris

The Training and Student Life Department (DFVE) of the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Email- Tel. 01 44 27 60 60
Pierre and Marie Curie Campus, Student Life Area - Patio 23/34

For information and guidance

• Sorbonne University's Gender Equality Mission - Email

Your faculty's Equality Mission - Anti-Discrimination Unit:

• Faculty of Arts: email
• Faculty of Health: email
• Faculty of Science and Engineering: email

CNAE (National Coordination for Student Support)

Operated by the association ‘En Avant Toutes’, a professional helpline is available to you. Free and confidential, this helpline brings together professionals (psychologists, social workers) who answer your questions, listen to you with kindness and, if necessary, refer you to the appropriate resources.

Telephone: 0800 737 800: free and confidential / Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. / Open all summer
Email
Languages: Spanish, English and LSF.

For comprehensive support (medical, psychological and legal)

Externalised unit for listening to and caring for victims of sexual and gender-based violence

Sorbonne University has entrusted the CIDFF in Paris (Centre for Information on Women's and Family Rights) with the task of welcoming, advising and supporting victims and witnesses within its university community, whether the victims are staff or students. The CIDFF brings together professionals specialising in dealing with situations of sexual and gender-based violence.

The support process takes place in several stages:

Initial contact by email or contact form, followed quickly by a proposed appointment. To benefit from this service, you must specify that you are a member of the Sorbonne University community.
Initial interview at the CIDFF premises or at the partner organisation:

• CIDFF Paris: 17 rue Jean Poulmarch, 75010 Paris
• Elle’s IMAGINE’nt (within the Maison Etudiante): 
  - 8 rue Poirier de Narçay, 75014 Paris 
  - 50 rue des Tournelles, 75003 Paris
  - 76bis rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris

Appropriate guidance: referral to a CIDFF specialist (a psychologist, lawyer or solicitor) or social support.
Long-term support: support throughout the situation until it is resolved.
Additional guidance: if necessary, referral to medical, psychological, social or legal services outside the CIDFF.
This system guarantees support from specialists, with absolute respect for confidentiality and the wishes of those concerned.

Support is completely free of charge, with costs covered by Sorbonne University.

To make an appointment: Online form or femmesinfo@cidffdeparis.fr (response within 5 days)

To report an incident and obtain personalised assistance

The Sorbonne University reporting and processing portal. (currently in French)

For medical and psychological support

• Preventive medicine (including occupational psychologist)
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Email - Tel. 01 44 27 76 20
• Pierre and Marie Curie Campus - Barre 55-56, Jussieu level

For material support

• Staff social services
• Email - Telephone: 01 44 27 39 49 or 01 44 27 53 48
• Pierre and Marie Curie Campus - Block 42/43, 1st floor.

For information and guidance

• Sorbonne University's Gender Equality Mission - Email

Your faculty's Equality Mission - Anti-Discrimination Unit:

• Faculty of Arts: email
• Faculty of Health: email
• Faculty of Science and Engineering: email

External resources

For legal assistance

the Ombudsman

To report domestic, sexual or gender-based violence

On the police reporting platform, you can chat with police officers or gendarmes who are specially trained in gender-based and sexual violence and who can initiate interventions.  The tchat service is anonymous and free of charge, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In case of emergency

Call 17
File a complaint with the police, gendarmerie or public prosecutor.

Ask for support from people nearby

If the situation is serious and potentially dangerous, do not try to deal with the problem alone; call on the people around you for help. You will feel more confident with others around you.

Condemn violence

Point out the action you have just witnessed. Take a clear stance, as victims often minimise the facts or feel responsible. This will help them feel less alone and make them aware that they have been the victim of discrimination or gender-based and/or sexual violence.

Listen to the victim

Support the victim simply by listening to them carefully. Remind them that they are not responsible for the situation. Always respect their choice regarding how they wish to proceed. 

Refer the victim to qualified individuals

Reassure them and remind them that they can contact the university's gender-based and sexual violence unit if they wish. Be careful to respect the victim's choice: do not force them to act against their will.