office for civil rights compliance
Sexual assault
What it is.
As stated in our Anti-harassment (III.C.1) policy, “[a]ny act of sexual violence, including but not limited to rape, sexual assault, sexual battery and sexual coercion” is considered sexual harassment and is therefore unacceptable conduct that will not be tolerated. Sexual assault is an offense that meets the definition of rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape, and these are defined in our Title IX Harassment policy.
Supportive measures.
- All Purdue University Fort Wayne community members—faculty, staff, and students—are encouraged to report and address any incidents of harassment.
- Acts of retaliation against faculty, staff, and students who report or file a complaint of harassment or who assist or participate in the investigation of a harassment complaint are strictly prohibited.
- Any individual or group that violates the policy will be subject to disciplinary or remedial action, which can include termination of employment or expulsion.
- Disciplinary action for violation of the harassment policy can be enhanced if the harassment is found to have been motivated by bias based on race, gender, religion, color, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, or disability.
Report Sexual Assault
Report Sexual Assault
File an official report with the Office for Civil Rights Compliance of sexual violence or assault.
Resources and Support
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