Reporting Options

Typically it does. The University will maintain the privacy of all parties to a report, except when doing so interferes with the university’s obligation to respond to the allegations. When privacy is not strictly kept, it will still be tightly controlled on a need-to-know basis. Violations of the privacy of the reporting party or responding party by a Denison employee could lead to disciplinary action.

In Title IX investigations, all parties will be informed of the outcome. Certain Denison administrators are informed of the outcome due to their role at the university.

The institution must statistically report the occurrence on campus of major violent crimes, including certain sex offenses, in an annual report of the campus crime statistics. This statistical report does not include personally identifiable information.

If the reported act may constitute a felony under Ohio law, the university is required to report it to the Granville Police Department. This does not mean that charges will automatically be filed or that a reporting party must speak with a law enforcement officer.

Yes. An individual may make an anonymous report concerning a sexual misconduct violation without disclosing their name, identifying the responding party, or requesting any action. Denison’s ability to respond to an anonymous report may be limited.

The Anonymous Tips Form allows anyone to report suspected misconduct anonymously, including the suspected Title IX violations or other issues, anonymously. This service allows the person making the report and university administrators to confer about additional details, while maintaining the reporting party’s anonymity. All reports that include allegations of sexual misconduct are sent to the Title IX Coordinator.

Generally, no. Students are encouraged to inform their parents if they are facing serious disciplinary consequences or academic jeopardy. University officials will inform parents at the student’s request or in life-threatening, or other emergency, situations.

Supervisors will not typically be informed of reports. If a supervisor must be informed for workplace-related reasons, the reporting and responding parties will be notified.

If you are a respondent and are found responsible for a violation of the Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy, your supervisor will be informed as necessary to implement any sanctions.

It depends. If you request a no contact directive or a formal investigation, the responding party will know your name. If you request some types of informal resolution, you will be consulted about whether the responding party is told your name. If you do not want any type of process, the responding party will not typically know your name or that you have made a report. However, Denison reserves the right to share this information if it is necessary to address an ongoing danger to the community. In such a situation, you would be notified as soon as possible, if not before.

No. You are not required to provide any specific information to the Title IX Coordinator unless you are requesting resolution, either formal or informal. You should be aware, however, that not identifying the respondent will limit the Denison’s ability to respond comprehensively.

If no respondent is identified, the goal of the Title IX Coordinator is to offer supportive resources to the impacted individual.

Do not contact the other party. You should talk with someone who can serve as a supportive advisor to you. You will be contacted and asked to meet with the Title IX Coordinator. You do not need to provide any specific information to the coordinator. However, the coordinator will provide you with important information about options for support and about the process. You may also wish to talk to a confidential resource.

If you experienced a sexual assault, you may go to the Licking Memorial Hospital for a comprehensive forensic examination (rape kit). Do not shower or brush your teeth. Do not wash your clothes. Put any clothes or bedding that might contain evidence in a paper bag. If you do not wish to call the police or go to the hospital, Campus Safety may store this evidence.

Save all other evidence of the event(s), including text messages, emails, notes/letters, photographs, etc.

Unless there is damage unrelated to the sexual misconduct, no disciplinary action will be taken for reporting or participating in an investigation of alleged violations of the Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy. The University does not want any circumstances (e.g., drugs or alcohol use) to inhibit reporting.

You can always speak to a confidential resource on campus, such as a counselor in the Hoaglin Wellness Center or the University Chaplain. You may also contact the Title IX Coordinator, who can walk you through your options for support or resolution.

Retaliation is prohibited. The retaliation clause of the Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy will be enforced. Let the Title IX Coordinator know about your concerns., and report any possible retaliation to the Title IX Coordinator immediately (or, if your safety is at risk, to the police or Campus Safety).