Special Committee on Sexual Assault and Harassment in the San Francisco Political Community
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (SFDCCC), has created a first-of-its-kind accountability framework for sexual harassment and assault in the political environment. aims to change the culture that has allowed harassment and assault to persist in the politics. These policies are a reflection of the Party’s commitment to fostering an inclusive culture with respect and safety for all who participate in our political community.
Survivors Resources
As a survivor, you may report an incident directly to the Democratic Club at which the incident occurred, or you may report directly to the DCCC.
To report to the DCCC, please fill out this form here, and our Ombudsperson will be in contact.
Your privacy is our utmost priority.
Democratic Club Resources
Info on Policy
Summary Report
The Summary Report from the Special Committee can be found here, which details the process and participants of the policy creation.
Code of Conduct
DCCC Special Meeting
The 12/4/24 SF DCCC Special Meeting to approve this policy can be viewed here.
Written Public Comment for the 12/4/24 DCCC meeting
Press regarding the Special Committee:
NBC Bay Area, “‘Sexual harassment code of conduct' aims to hold San Francisco politicians accountable,” February 19, 2025
KQED, "After Multiple Scandals, SF Democratic Party to Vote on 1st-Ever Sexual Harassment Policy," December 4, 2024
KQED. "SF Democrats Adopt New Sexual Assault Reporting Policies. Now Comes the Real Work," December 5, 2024
SF Examiner, "SF Dems pass new assault, harassment policies," December 5, 2024
SF Chronicle, "S.F. Democratic party adopts new guidelines for handling sexual assault and harassment accusations," December 5, 2024
SF DCCC, Press Release issued December 5, 2025
The Voice of San Francisco, “San Francisco Democrats’ new abuse guidelines face a test,” December 12, 2024
Cal Matters, "California politics still struggles with sexual harassment. San Francisco’s latest reckoning could help," August 13, 2024
KQED, "Reckoning on Sexual Assault Roils SF Democrats as Mayoral Endorsement Looms," July 24, 2024
Voice of San Francisco, "S.F. Democrats to consider sex harassment rules, endorse candidates," July 23, 2024
SF Examiner, "SF Democrats nearing new sexual-harassment guidelines," July 21, 2024
SF Standard, "San Francisco’s Democrats under pressure after new sexual assault allegations," July 11, 2024
SF Chronicle, "Allegations against S.F. politico surface as Democratic Party grapples with internal culture," July 5, 2024
Voice of San Francisco, "DCCC grapples with sex abuse claims," May 7, 2024
SF Standard, "San Francisco Democrats are having a #MeToo moment as women share stories of rape, abuse," May 2, 2024