Title IX is federal legislation that
prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs
and settings.
This video provides an overview of topics
related to Title IX at Brown University.
Each instance of sexual and gender-based harassment
and violence ripples outward, ultimately impacting the Brown
community as a whole.
Effects vary depending on the experiences, identities,
and social status of those involved.
We understand that each individual's experience
is unique.
And we are aware that acts of harm and discrimination
do not occur in a vacuum and gain meaning
from a variety of intersecting social and cultural values.
We use this knowledge not to make assumptions
based on people's identities or experiences
but to implement a response to harm and discrimination that
is nuanced and varied.
The responsibility to respond to discrimination
is shared, as is a community standard that prioritizes
respect, equity, and safety.
Your rights at Brown under Title IX
entitle you to an educational and professional experience
free of sex discrimination.
You have the right to speak with a confidential resource.
You have the right to report to law enforcement,
whether or not you are involved in the university process.
You have the right to know, understand, and submit
a complaint under Brown's sexual and gender-based harassment
policy and complaint process.
You have the right to have that complaint investigated
and resolved in a manner that is prompt and equitable.
You have the right to be accompanied by an advisor
through all stages of the investigation and resolution
process.
You have the right to access off-campus resources,
such as local police, rape crisis centers,
and domestic violence shelters.
You can access university resources at any point,
regardless of when an incident occurred.
You are entitled to these rights regardless
of whether you file an official complaint with the university
process.
Whether you're a student, staff, or faculty member,
it's important to understand your options if you've
experienced sexual or gender-based harassment,
sexual assault, or exploitation, relationship and interpersonal
violence, stalking, or retaliation on campus.
You should be aware that every individual faculty or staff
member falls into one of three different employee
designations-- confidential, responsible,
and all other employees.
Keep these designations in mind, if you
plan to share details of an incident involving
sexual or gender-based harassment or violence
with someone at Brown.
This may influence who you talk to and where you turn for help.
Our goal is to help you make an informed choice.
Confidential employees are designated professionals who
cannot reveal identifying information shared
by an individual to any other person without express
permission of the individual or as otherwise permitted
or required by law.
Confidential employees include those in the chaplain's office,
medical providers in University Health Services, counseling
and psychological services, and sexual harassment resources
and education Staff in these offices
are not required to report any information to the Title IX
office.
Responsible employees are those in leadership
or supervisory positions or who have
significant responsibility for the welfare of students
or employees.
This includes faculty and staff serving
as advisors and students serving in leadership positions.
Responsible employees must share the relevant facts
of the alleged harassment or misconduct.
This can include the names of any individuals involved
in the incident, relevant dates, times, and locations.
Responsible employees connect students
who have been impacted by sexual and gender-based violence
and harassment with a list of reporting and resource options
to help them make choices about how to move forward.
All other employees are encouraged
to share information with the Title IX program officer.
This information helps the university identify and respond
to systemic patterns and trends with the goal
of making the campus a safer and more inclusive environment.
In addition to individual employees,
these campus resources have specific designations
and work together to implement accommodations and support
at any point during an incident.
The following offices provide support.
They are not confidential but only share information
on a need-to-know basis.
The Office of Student Life and Student Support Services,
Department of Public Safety, the LGBTQ Center,
the Brown Center for Students of Color,
the Sarah Doyle Women's Center, and the Title IX Office.
The following offices provide support
and are required to keep your information confidential.
The chaplain's office, medical providers in University Health
Services, counseling and psychological services,
and sexual harassment resources and education.
You can share information with the Title IX office
through email, over the phone, or in person.
Once information has reached the office,
the Title IX program officer will
contact the person who has experienced the incident
to inform them of their options and available resources.
The office will also do an assessment of community safety.
Individuals involved do not have to move forward
with the complete process just because the Title IX
office reaches out to them.
However, if the TITLE IX office determines
that there is substantial threat to community safety,
the university may engage in the complaint
process on their behalf.
Brown will take appropriate measures to protect and support
an individual involved in a reported incident,
regardless of whether they choose to file a complaint.
Safety and remedial measures may include
counseling and emotional support, no contact
and communication directives, academic accommodations,
and other remedies as reasonable and appropriate.
Both Title IX and Brown's policy prohibit retaliation
in order to protect your right to make a report.
Retaliation includes threatening, intimidating,
harassing, or any other conduct that
would discourage a reasonable person
from engaging in activity protected under this policy,
such as seeking services, receiving protective measures
and accommodations, and/or reporting prohibited conduct.
Retaliation includes maliciously and purposefully
interfering with, threatening, or damaging
the academic and/or professional career of another individual
before, during, or after the investigation
and resolution of a report of prohibited
conduct under this policy.
Look for more detailed information
about the office, processes, and resources
on the Title IX website.