Office of Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing: How to Make a Report
University of Pittsburgh
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Experienced, witnessed, or have information about a bias incident?
We encourage you to report bias incidents affecting University community members. Click on the Pitt Concern Connection link below to report your concern, ask a question, or check the status of your submission.
The University of Pittsburgh defines a bias incident as any report of a threat or act of harassment or intimidation — verbal, written or physical — which is personally directed against or targets a University community member because of that University member’s age, color, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status or family medical or genetic information.
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Before Reporting
Reporting bias incidents of harassment and discrimination—including incidents of sexual misconduct—is an individual decision. While the University encourages parties to report misconduct, we recognize that making a report may not be the right decision for everyone. Beyond direct reporting, various options for reporting are available for parties to consider regarding Anonymous Reporting, Confidentiality, and Retaliation.
The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX can talk with any person affected by a bias incident about various reporting options.
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After Reporting
All reports will be reviewed by staff in the Office of Civil Rights &Title IX. Once you have submitted a report, if you provided contact information, a staff member will follow-up with you and may provide referrals to support resources.