The Path of a Report of Prohibited Conduct

Civil Rights and SIM Policy

Initial Assessment
of Report *

1. Upon receiving a report of Prohibited Conduct, the University will:

Provide support and assistance in obtaining University and community resources.
Provide information about preserving evidence, and contacting police.
Evaluate safety of individuals and the University community.

2. Complainant may request:

Anonymity and/or that no further University action be taken.
Investigative Resolution
Adaptable Resolution
Educational Response

3. Next, the University will conduct an assessment to determine University actions.

The University will seek to honor this request if possible to do so while also protecting the health and safety of individuals and the University community.

Threat Assessment
of Report *

Conclude or Begin Resolution Process *

Process either concludes or moves to Investigative Resolution or Adaptable Resolution. Resources and assistance may still be available even if process concludes here.

* A report to law enforcement may be made at any point throughout this process. Resources and support are available throughout this process.

An Advisor of Choice may accompany, support, and advise each party throughout the resolution process. Advisors may not speak on behalf of the parties or otherwise participate in, or in any manner delay, disrupt, or interfere with meetings and/or proceedings.