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FILING A COMPLAINT

Complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination may be made online at umd.edu/ocrsm under “Reporting.”

Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconducttitleixcoordinator@umd.educivilrights@umd.edu301.405.1142umd.edu/ocrsm

RESOURCES

University of Maryland Police Department (umpd) 301.405.3555

care to Stop Violence provides counseling and advocacy support services 301.741.3442 (text/call 24/7) health.umd.edu/care

Prince George’s County Hospital Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center provides forensic sexual assault examinations 301.618.3154

umd Counseling Centerprovides counseling 301.314.7651 counseling.umd.edu umd Mental Health Centerprovides assistance to students301-314-8106health/umd.edu/mentalhealth/services

Faculty Staff Assistance Program (fsap)provides professional confidential services to faculty and staff301-314-8170health.umd.edu/fsap

UMD.EDU/OCRSM | 301.405.1142

The University of Maryland is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment that is free from all forms of sexual misconduct and discrimination and harassment. The Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (ocrsm), sometimes referred to as the Title IX Office, is housed within the Office of the President and responds to all complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination. ocrsm is responsible for overseeing the University’s compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws. www.umd.edu/ocrsm

REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

Responsible University Employees are required to notify the Title IX Officer (titleixcoordinator@umd.edu) when they learn about any incident of sexual misconduct. Responsible University Employees include all University administrators, supervisors in non-confidential roles, faculty members, campus police, coaches and athletic trainers. For more information about reporting obligations for Responsible University Employees, visit umd.edu/ocrsm under “Reporting Obligations.”

COMPLAINTS

Sexual Misconduct Complaints are addressed under the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures. (VI-1.60(A))

Discrimination Complaints are addressed under the University’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures. (VI-1.00(B))

For more information about umd’s policies and complaint procedures, visit umd.edu/ocrsm.

WHAT IS DISCRIMINATION?

Discrimination is treating someone (or a group) unequally because of a characteristic or trait they may have, such as their race or age. It is against the law and umd policy to treat people unfairly because of their religious beliefs, sex, color, age, race, national origin (country of birth), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance or any other characteristic protected by law.

WHAT IS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT?

Sexual misconduct is a broad term used to describe behavior of a sexual nature that is unwelcome. In some cases sexual misconduct is against the law, and in all cases sexual misconduct is against University policy. Sexual misconduct includes behaviors like sexual harassment, indecent exposure, unwanted touching of intimate body parts, relationship violence, stalking and sexual assault.