What Happened
On April 23, 2023, a student found hateful language written on the bathroom wall in a restroom on Sandhill Fields. Specifically, this vandalism was the phrase “ “F*uck Gays!”
This incident is classified as a hate crime under CA Penal Code section 422.6(b). Vandalizing property particularly with words that demean and disparage a community is contrary to Stanford’s values. This type of language and behavior is unacceptable in our community.
What Is Being Done
Updated as of 05/02/2023
A PIH Report was filed by a staff member on behalf of the student.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) also received a report and are investigating it as a hate crime.
The vandalization has been cleaned from the restroom wall.
Because this conduct is a hate crime, it is not considered protected speech, and the person(s) who engaged in the conduct could be subject to legal or disciplinary action.
What to do:
- If you have any information that may assist with this investigation, call DPS at 650.329.2413 (24/7) and ask to speak to an investigator.
- Students needing assistance are invited to reach out to these mental health resources and faculty/staff can reach out to the Faculty Staff Help Center.
- Self-care equals community care. If you want to learn more about fighting transphobia and homophobia visit the Stanford Against Hate website.
- If you experience bias or discrimination, please file a Protected Identity Harm report.
