Formal Complaints

Persons wishing to file formal complaints of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking will be directed to Title IX Coordinator, who is primarily responsible for supervising university investigations of these complaints. In cases involving sexual assault, the RUPD will be contacted upon the victim’s request and generally will lead any criminal investigation.

All formal complaints will be treated confidentially consistent with applicable legal requirements and customary law enforcement practices. Victims will be informed promptly of available support services, as well as legal and administrative options, if reasonably available, such as protection from abuse orders through an appropriate court of law and changes to housing assignments and academic or work schedules. Victims will be informed about the outcome of any investigation.

In addition, under appropriate circumstances, the university will inform members of the university community of reported sexual assaults, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking without identifying the victim.