Title IX
UW’s Title IX protocol
The University recognizes that Title IX sexual misconduct affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities and socioeconomic statuses. Title IX sexual misconduct includes sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and related retaliation.
At the UW, we believe it’s important that survivors are made aware of their rights and all of their options so they can make decisions for themselves. An individual who has experienced harm is the person best positioned to determine which options will help them feel safer, supported and able to heal. Sometimes that includes making a formal report, and sometimes it does not.
What is Title IX?
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Learn more at the UW’s Title IX page.
If you have experienced sexual misconduct
If you have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, related retaliation or other forms of sexual misconduct, you can learn more about your rights and the resources available to you at the University’s Sexual Assault Resources webpage.
An important resource is the UW’s confidential advocates. If you want to talk to someone immediately, you can always call SafeCampus.
If you are aware of sexual misconduct
If you are a UW student employee, staff or faculty member who becomes aware of a situation that involves sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, related retaliation or other forms of sexual misconduct, you are strongly encouraged to follow the UW Title IX Response and Support Protocol:
At the UW, our first priorities are
- Getting support to the person who has experienced harm
- Ensuring that they are aware of all of their rights and options — so they can decide what next steps, if any, they want to take
When you learn that a member of our community has experienced sexual misconduct, you are encouraged to call SafeCampus. You can call SafeCampus anonymously and choose not to share your name or the name of the person you are calling about.
By following the UW Title IX response and support protocol, you are not making a formal report to the University — rather, you are ensuring that someone who has been harmed has professional support and the information they need to make decisions that are right for them.
You can also view and distribute A Guide for UW Employees.
If you are a student or community member who becomes aware of a situation that involves sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, related retaliation or other forms of sexual misconduct, you are also welcome to contact SafeCampus for support and resource information.