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Title IX Incident Reporting links

Title IX incidents are: 

Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking

Title IX Incident Report Form (for reports against students): https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?HofstraUniv&layout_id=10 

Hofstra University Online reporting page (EthicsPoint): https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/72000/index.html 

Please review the table below for more details on various incidents and their respective reporting forms. 

Title IX Office Collab Request Form 

Interested in doing a program collab with Britt? Fill out the form below!

Resident Assistants are Non-Confidential Resources

Here are some talking points to use with you residents:

Protective Interrupting

“ Thank you so much for coming to talk to me, I am here to support you the best way I can, and that’s to let you make decisions. I want to make sure you know I am required to report certain incidents. That means if I hear about sexual assault/harassment or interpersonal violence, I legally have to report it to the Title IX Coordinator. This means the situation will be documented and you will get outreach from her but you don't have to meet with her if you don't want to.

Otherwise, if this is something you would rather talk completely confidentially about, I can connect you to a counselor from Student Counseling Services, medical professionals in Student Health or the Clergy at the Interfaith center, now or whenever you feel ready. I want you to feel empowered to make the best decisions for you, because you know your needs. That’s a lot of information, do you have any questions right away or would you like to take a little break to think about our next steps?”

Additional/Alternative points to mention

o    If you, or someone you know, has experienced sexual violence, there are a lot of resources available to you

o    You are always welcome to come to me to help connect you to help, resources and information

o    I will always keep what you tell me private, but I can’t keep it completely confidential. I’ll have to disclose it to the Title IX Coordinator.  This means I report UP not OUT. This is so the university can make sure that it gives all the possible support and safety measures that you might need. 

o    If you ever want to make a COMPLETELY confidential report, you can go to Student Counseling, Student Health or the Interfaith Center.

Students' Bill of Rights

All students have the right to:

1. Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police.

2. Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously.

3. Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the University.

4. Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard.

5. Be treated with dignity and to receive from the University courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, as available through the Student Health Center and Student Counseling Services.

6. Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations.

7. Describe the incident to as few institutional representatives as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident.

8. Be protected from retaliation by the University, any student, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family, and acquaintances within the University’s jurisdiction.

9. Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination.

10. Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process, including during all meetings and hearings related to such process.

11. Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of the University.

Title IX FAQs