When a student or employee discloses prohibited discrimination, including sex- or gender-based harassment, assault, or violence, employees are expected to promote a compassionate campus community by responding in a supportive manner:
- Respond with respect and kindness.
- Inform the person making the disclosure of your obligation, if any, to ensure they can make an informed decision about the information they want to share with you.
- Listen before providing referrals and information.
- Take the disclosure seriously and be sensitive to the needs of the person making the disclosure, without being judgmental, dismissive, condescending, or blaming them for what happened.
- If a student appears under 18, ask about their age. If the student is under 18, explain that you are a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect.
- Do not investigate. Employees should not attempt to investigate the incident by gathering more information or asking for details.
- If a student discloses sex or gender-based harassment, assault, stalking, or violence, refer the student to safe.uoregon.edu. A Confidential Advocate will reach out within 24 hours, seven days per week.
- If you are a designated reporter, let the person know that you will be submitting a report to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA) and that they should expect outreach within a day or two.
- Share the link to OEOA’s support and resources page.