{"id":21,"date":"2024-08-26T14:39:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T18:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/communityvalues\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:03:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:03:08","slug":"safety-reporting-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/communityvalues\/safety-reporting-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Campus Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are committed to fostering the open campus environment for which Boston University is known.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have provided a number of official BU policies and community resources that help guide us, and you, in creating a campus where each individual is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Based on feedback from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/communityvalues\/initiatives-programs\/\">working groups<\/a>, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/boston-university-events-and-demonstrations-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events &amp; Demonstrations Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Code of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Responsibilities were both revised<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the 2024\u201325 academic year, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/publications-publicity-policy\/\">Publications &amp; Publicity Policy<\/a> was made more accessible on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/\">Policies website<\/a>; please check back as changes are announced.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also encourage you to seek help and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?BostonUniv&amp;layout_id=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report concerning incidents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immediate safety concerns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We know the decision to report is not easy, and we\u2019re committed to ensuring that everyone understands the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\/get-help-now\/report\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">options available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to them, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\/equal-opportunity-affirmative-action\/forms-materials-and-guides\/\">confidential resources<\/a>, and the ways the University can address harm while offering support and care. Resources exist across the University for all members of the community, and we encourage you to use them when needed. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official BU Policies Related to Discrimination &amp; Harassment<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/keyword\/title-vi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Notice of Nondiscrimination<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/interim-equal-opportunity-and-title-ix-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/complaint-procedure-discrimination-harassment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/student-responsibilities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Code of Student Responsibilities<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/boston-university-events-and-demonstrations-policy\/,\">Events &amp; Demonstrations Policy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/publications-publicity-policy\/\">Publications &amp; Publicity Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/about\/about-free-speech-and-expression\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement on Free Speech &amp; Expression<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/acceptable-use-of-computing-services-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/about\/diversity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Diversity Statement<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/handbook\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faculty Handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (section on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/handbook\/ethics\/academic-freedom\/\">Academic Freedom<\/a>) \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/lifebook\/hazing-prevention-reporting\/\">Hazing Prevention &amp; Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Help &amp; Advocacy Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/lifebook\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Lifebook<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>A complete guide to the community standards, expectations, and policies that govern student life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Police Department (BUPD)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/compliance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance Services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/mental-health\/\">Counseling &amp; Psychiatric Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/mental-health\/groups\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counseling &amp; Psychiatric Services Mental Health Support Groups<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>A variety of student groups to support your mental health and well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dean of Students<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/student-support-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">student support services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, review <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">student-related University policies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/2018\/07\/13\/meeting-dean-of-students\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule a meeting with one of our staff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/communityvalues\/living-our-values\/dei-faqs\/\"><span>DEI-Related Presidential Executive Orders and Federal Agency Guidance\u2014Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/\">Disability &amp; Access Services<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doxxing Information<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a <\/span><b>student<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being harassed and suspect doxxing, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/about-us\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact the Dean of Students office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a <\/span><b>faculty or staff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> member, speak with your supervisor, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hr\/home\/contacts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or BUPD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you fear for your physical safety, contact BUPD (617-353-2121) immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Code of Student Responsibilities, which applies to all BU students, is undergoing revision now. The updated Code will include additional clarity on violations and sanctions and will be modernized to reflect concerns regarding doxxing and online harassment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equal Opportunity Office<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\/get-help-now\/report\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equal Opportunity Reporting Form<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.ethicspoint.com\/domain\/media\/en\/gui\/8779\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethics &amp; Compliance Hotline<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">An anonymous hotline, independently administered by third-party provider EthicsPoint, to allow for <strong>anonymous and confidential<\/strong> reporting of activities that may involve improper conduct or violations of law or Boston University policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faculty &amp; Staff Assistance Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A resource where BU faculty and staff can find help for a range of personal, work-related, and family concerns, including free and<strong> confidential<\/strong> short-term counseling offered by our licensed professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/communities-networks\/fscn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faculty &amp; Staff Community Networks<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Identity-based organizations led by BU faculty and staff with the goals of building connections and fostering a sense of belonging among their respective community members and allies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ombuds\/\">Office of the Ombuds<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span>A <\/span><b>confidential<\/b><span>, independent, and impartial resource where any member of the BU community may seek assistance addressing concerns related to life, work, or study.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/provost\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office of the Provost<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/sarp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survivor Advocacy Response &amp; Prevention Center (SARP)<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Free-of-charge counseling and advocacy to students who have experienced a traumatic event. We respond to traumas such as sexual assault, dating violence, and other types of interpersonal violence. Discussions with SARP counselors are <strong>confidential<\/strong> and do not trigger a complaint to the University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/about\/staff\/chaplains\/\"><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><span tabindex=\"0\">University Chaplains <\/span><\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><span tabindex=\"0\">Representing diverse religious backgrounds and <\/span><\/span><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><span tabindex=\"0\">ready to help you practice your faith and\/or traditions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are committed to fostering the open campus environment for which Boston University is known. 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