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Terminology

OPHD, CARE, and UCMPD use different terms to refer to the parties in an SVSH or Anti-Discrimination complaint:

Definition

OPHD

CARE

UCMPD

Person subjected to or experiencing the Prohibited Conduct

 

Complainant

Survivor

Victim

Person accused of the Prohibited Conduct

 

Respondent

Perpetrator

Perpetrator

 

For more information on terminology - https://sexualviolence.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/glossary.html