Inclusivity and Title IX Resources
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I. Title IX & BU Policies
- Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policy: This policy defines key terms, gives examples of covered conduct, discusses confidentiality, and provides guidance on reporting sexual misconduct throughout the University.
- Workplace Violence Prevention Policy: Prohibits violent behavior, physical attacks, verbal or physical threats of violence, physical intimidation, and stalking and property damage, and describes procedures for reporting such situations.
- Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students: Applies to relationships between students and the faculty, staff, or other affiliates who supervise students.
II. Statements on diversity, inclusion, equity
A. BU Statements
- Boston University is committed to fostering an environment that is free from all forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault and sexual harassment. In support of that commitment, BU takes steps to increase awareness of such misconduct, eliminate its occurrence on campus, provide support for survivors, diligently investigate all reports of sexual misconduct, and deal fairly and firmly with offenders. Creating a safe campus environment and a culture of respect is the shared responsibility of all members of the BU community, individually and collectively.
- As described in more detail below, in this Policy “sexual misconduct” is intended to refer to a broad range of conduct focused on sex and/or gender that may or may not be sexual in nature. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, and relationship violence are all forms of sexual misconduct prohibited by law and this Policy.
- Boston University recognizes that sexual assault, harassment, discrimination and other forms of sexual misconduct can have a profound impact on a person’s personal, academic, and work life. The University encourages anyone coping with such a situation to seek help and support. Students who are uncertain of their options or simply need help should call the Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (“SARP”) at (617) 353-7277. Faculty and staff may contact the Faculty & Staff Assistance Office (“FSAO”) at (617) 353-5381 for assistance.
- Boston University is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment free of all forms of discrimination and harassment for all members of the University community. The University prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, veteran status, or any other protected class.
B. BU Equal Opportunity
- Boston University is committed to promoting and maintaining a safe and secure working environment for its faculty and staff, employees, students and visitors. Violent behavior, threats of violence, or physical intimidation will not be tolerated in the Boston University workplace. If such conduct occurs, it should be promptly reported to the proper authority and investigated. The University will take appropriate action in response to reports of such conduct. Employees found to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include immediate dismissal. In addition, the University may assist in pursuing civil penalties, criminal penalties, or other appropriate action against the offender. Student offenders will be subject to the Code of Student Responsibilities in addition to this policy.
- Prohibited conduct in the Boston University workplace includes violent behavior, physical attacks, verbal or physical threats of violence, physical intimidation, stalking, and property damage committed by or against any faculty or staff, or any postdoctoral, graduate, or undergraduate student employed at the University.
III. What to do when harassment occurs
A. BU Title IX Reporting
B. BU Title IX Resources and Support
Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (“SARP”)
930 Commonwealth Ave.
24-hour hotline: 617-353-SARP (7277)
By email: sarp@bu.edu
Student Health Services/Behavioral Medicine
881W Commonwealth Ave., 1st Floor
Medical Department
617-353-3575
Behavioral Medicine
24-hour hotline: 617-353-3569
Faculty & Staff Assistance Office
Charles River Campus
270 Bay State Road, B-30
617-353-5381
Medical Campus
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Ctr.
85 East Newton St., 818 B
617-638-5381
By email: fsao@bu.edu
Charles River Campus
930 Commonwealth Ave., 1st Floor
617-358-5960
Medical Campus
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Ctr.
85 East Newton St., Suite 818
617-358-7645
Charles River Campus
735 Commonwealth Ave.
617-353-3560
By email: chapel@bu.edu
NON-CONFIDENTIAL CAMPUS RESOURCES
University Title IX Coordinators
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd Floor
617-353-9286
By email: titleix@bu.edu
Boston University Police Department
32 Harry Agganis Way
In an emergency: 617-353-2121
Detective Unit: 617-353-3436
George Sherman Union, 3d Floor
775 Commonwealth Ave.
617-353-4126
19 Deerfield St., 3rd Floor
617-358-0700
19 Deerfield St., 2nd Floor
617-353-9286
By email: titleix@bu.edu
Charles River Campus
25 Buick St., 2nd Floor
617-353-2380
Medical Campus
801 Massachusetts Avenue
Crosstown Center Building, Suite 400
617-638-4610
881 Commonwealth Ave.
617-358-1818
By email: usc@bu.edu
881 Commonwealth Ave.
617-353-2965
By email: finaid@bu.edu
OFF-CAMPUS COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY RESOURCES
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (“BARCC”)
617-492-RAPE (7273)
800-841-8371
Victim Rights Law Center (“VRLC”)
115 Broad St., 3rd Floor (NO WALK-INS)
Boston, MA 02110 617-399-6720, x19 for legal assistance
by email: legalhelp@victimrights.org
Fenway Health Violence Recovery Program
617-267-0900 24/7
Ansin Building
1340 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02215
617-927-6000
OFF-CAMPUS LAW ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES
Boston Police Department Sexual Assault Unit
Boston Police Department – 911
617-343-4400
Boston Police Sexual Assault Unit
617-343-4400
Brookline Police Department – 911
Brookline Police Detective Bureau
617-730-2244
C. Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (SARP)
SARP provides professional, rapid, confidential, and free-of-charge advocacy and assistance to BU students who have experienced a traumatic incident of any nature. | 24/7 on-call service | 617-353-SARP (7277)
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