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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Reporting

Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment or Misconduct

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct and discrimination. The University’s Title IX Office will take prompt and effective action to address all allegations of sexual misconduct and discrimination.

 

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is committed to equal opportunity and to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all members of the University community (including students, faculty, staff, postdocs, and trainees), guests, and visitors. The University prohibits and seeks to eliminate all forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault.

 

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s and the Formal Grievance Protocol outline the procedures that apply to allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, involving members of the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ community. It is applicable to all members of the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ community with respect to conduct that occurs on campus or conduct that occurs off-campus that has an on-campus effect, including conduct in connection with University programs or activities or that otherwise interferes with or limits the ability of a member of the community to participate in or to receive benefits, services, or opportunities from the University programs or activities.

 

This reporting system is for activities and concerns related toÌýÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´. Should you wish to report an incident related to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Medical Center (VUMC) or one of its clinics or hospitals, report to VUMC IntegrityLine (hotline), which can be found on the VUMC Healthcare Compliance and IntegrityÌý.

 

For more information on how to report an incident of sexual misconduct or harassment, please follow the instructions below.

Ways to Report Sexual Misconduct

  • Access Resources with Project Safe
    • Project Safe serves as a central resource for those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence and can assist with navigating ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ resource and support network (including the University Counseling Center, Student Health Center, the Title IX Office, Equal Opportunity and Access, the Employee Assistance Program, and the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Police Department), as well as external support and law enforcement resources.
    • The Project Safe Center provides information, support, referrals, and education about sexual and intimate partner violence (including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking) and gender and sexual harassment, as well as consent, healthy relationships, and healthy sexuality to the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ community.
    • Project Safe is available 24 hours a day via its crisis/support hotline (615) 322-7233.
    • For non-urgent matters, please call the Project Safe office line (615) 875-0660 or email projectsafe@vanderbilt.edu
    • The Project Safe Office is located at:
      • 2304H ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Place, Nashville, TN 37203
      • The Office is in the Cumberland House on West Side Row. There is metered public parking near Project Safe available along West End Avenue. For driving information and locations of public parking, please visit ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Transportation and ParkingÌýfor details about visitor parking, or download theÌýÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ mobile app.
      • For assistance locating the Project Safe Office, please refer to the
    • Project Safe hours of operation are:
      • Advocacy Drop-in Hours (No Appointment Necessary): Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
      • Appointments Available: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Ìý
    • In an emergency, in addition to the resources provided by Project Safe, the following services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
  • File a Report with the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Police Department
    • If you experience an emergency, need to report a crime, or need immediate assistance, contact emergency services byÌýcalling 911ÌýorÌýÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Police at (615) 322-2745.
    • Information and services available to victims of crime can be found on the page of the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Public Safety website. Information on topics such as safety planning, liaison services, counseling, medical care, obtaining orders of protection, and more can be found there.
  • File a Report with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s Title IX Office
    • A report of sexual misconduct or harassment can be filed with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s Title IX Office by:
      • Completing an online with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s Title IX Office
    • Questions about reporting sexual misconduct on campus may be directed to:
    • Additional resources or information about reporting sexual misconduct or harassment can be found at:
  • File a Report with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s Compliance Helpline (RealResponse)

    RealResponseÌýis a secure reporting system that supports real-time, anonymous communication via the RealResponse web platform, text message, WhatsApp, or email. ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s University Compliance Services Team uses RealResponse so individuals can submit concerns and receive follow‑up information or resources while keeping their identity protected, if they choose.

    Reports may be submittedÌýanonymouslyÌýorÌýconfidentially.

    • Anonymous Report:Ìýincludes no identifying information and cannot be traced to the reporter.
    • Confidential Report: includes the reporter identity, which is protected but may be disclosed when required by law, to address health or safety concerns, or to comply with obligations such as Title IX or the Clery Act. Please consider these limits when choosing a reporting option.

    DoÌýnot use this system to report emergencies or situations posing an immediate threat to life or property. Reports submitted here may not receive an immediate response. For emergency assistance, contact local authorities. This reporting system is for activities and concerns related toÌýÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´. Should you wish to report an incident related to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Medical Center (VUMC) or one of its clinics or hospitals, report to VUMC IntegrityLine (hotline), which can be found on the VUMC Healthcare Compliance and IntegrityÌý.

    ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ reviews every report and takes appropriate action. Providing as much detail as possible helps support a thorough review. In most cases, findings and any resulting actions must remain confidential and cannot be shared with the reporter.

    Submit an online report with RealResponse:

    • Submit anÌý
    • Submit aÌý
    • Anonymously Text a Report: 1-833-928-2639
      • RealResponse conceals the Reporter's phone number from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ personnel.Ìý
    • Anonymously Text a Report viaÌý
      • RealResponse conceals the Reporter's phone number from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ personnel.Ìý
    • Anonymously Email a Report:ÌýÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´Reporting@vanderbilt.realresponse.com
      • RealResponse conceals the Reporter's email from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ personnel.