The University encourages reporting to provide support and resources, offer resolution options, stop the conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. If you or someone you know has experienced or becomes aware of possible discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct, you are encouraged to make a Civil Rights & Title IX Report.
Civil Rights & Title IX Reporting Form
The Civil Rights & Title IX Reporting Form is the UW’s central reporting form for concerns that may violate federal and state nondiscrimination laws. These laws prohibit sexual misconduct, and discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.
Civil Rights Case Managers can help you navigate the situation and understand available options. In addition, they will:
- Listen to your concerns.
- Review the details of the situation and assess for immediate safety concerns.
- Make outreach, if possible, to any impacted individuals or process partners.
- Identify what response options may be available or necessary.
- Coordinate supportive measures when appropriate.
- Provide information on resolution options.
- Offer referrals to additional resources, both on and off campus.
When a report is made, the person who has experienced discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct can choose whether or not they want to respond to a case manager.
You can also contact the Civil Rights Compliance Office by email or phone.
You can report concerns related to the following:
Discrimination is the differential treatment of a person, based in whole or part on protected characteristics, that denies or limits a person’s equal access to University programs or activities. Discriminatory harassment includes unwelcome discriminatory conduct that is so severe, pervasive, or persistent that it limits or interferes with an individual’s access to University programs, activities, or employment.
Protected characteristics include:
- Race or color
- Religion or creed
- National origin, including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics
- Citizenship or immigration status
- Sex or gender
- Pregnancy or related condition
- Age
- Marital status
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Genetic information
- Disability or medical or health condition, including failure to provide accommodations
- Veteran status
Sexual misconduct includes sex-based harassment and violence such as:
- Indecent exposure
- Relationship violence, including dating or domestic violence
- Sexual assault
- Sexual exploitation
- Sexual harassment
- Stalking
- Unwanted sexual contact
Retaliation is conduct that intimidates, threatens, coerces, harasses, or treats differently any individual for the purpose of interfering with rights and privileges ensured by Executive Order No. 81. This includes retaliation for:
- Reporting discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct
- Participating in a process to resolve a report
- Requesting an accommodation
You can also report conflicts of interests involving:
- Employee-Student romantic relationship
The Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRC) strives to protect the privacy of individuals involved in matters reported to CRC. If you have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking and are seeking confidential support, you can contact a University confidential advocate before completing this form.
You are encouraged to make a report as soon as possible, but reports are welcome at any time. The University reserves the right to investigate or otherwise address any report, regardless of when it is made, to comply with legal requirements and to protect the safety or well-being of the University community.
Full definitions of Executive Order No. 81 prohibited conduct are available at University Policies.
Additional support & reporting resources
- Confidential Advocacy: Connect with confidential support for sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking.
- Pregnancy & Related Conditions: Request support or consultation for pregnancy or a related condition.
- Report a Barrier: Report a physical or digital accessibility barrier.
- Disability Accommodations: Request an accommodation for a student or an employee.
- Counseling resources are available for students at the Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses, and for employees via the WA Employee Assistance Program.
Immediate Safety Concerns
Emergencies
For emergencies, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call 988.
Safety Planning
SafeCampus offers consultation and support when you have safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. You can request anonymity when contacting SafeCampus. SafeCampus is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 206-685-7233.
Other Safety Resources
Bothell Campus
UW Bothell Campus Safety provides 24/7 safety and security support for the UW Bothell campus and community.
425-352-5359 (non-emergency)
Seattle Campus
UW Police Department also provides non-emergency services and an anonymous tip line.
206-685-8973 (non-emergency)
UW Night Ride Shuttle provides a fare-free, safe and easy way for Husky Card holders to get home at night within its service areas.
206-685-3146
Husky SafeTrip provides safe vehicle escorts at night with a uniformed security guard for students, faculty, and staff within its service areas.
206-685-9255
Tacoma Campus
UW Tacoma Campus Safety & Security provides 24/7 safety and security support for the UW Tacoma campus and community.
253-692-4416 (non-emergency)
The following external agencies are available to individuals with concerns about the University’s application of Executive Order No. 81 or its compliance with federal and state civil rights laws:
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, SW | Room 509F, HHH Building | Washington, DC 20201-0004
Phone: 1-800-368-1019 | TDD: 1-800-537-7697
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/complaints/index.html - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
451 7th St., SW | Washington, DC 204170-0001
Phone: 1-202-708-1112 | TTY: 1-202-708-1455
https://www.hud.gov/contactus/file-complaint - U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division (ADA complaints)
Disability Rights Section | 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20530-0001
Phone: 800-514-0301 | TTY: 1-833-610-1264
https://www.ada.gov/file-a-complaint/ - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Seattle Field Office | Federal Office Building | 909 First Avenue, Suite 400 | Seattle, WA 98104-1061
Phone: 1-800-669-4000 | TTY: 1-800-669-6820
https://www.eeoc.gov/contact/ - Washington State Human Rights Commission
711 South Capitol Way, Suite 402 | P.O. Box 42490 | Olympia, WA 98504-2490
Phone: 1-800-233-3247
https://www.hum.wa.gov/discrimination-complaint - U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Seattle Office | 915 Second Avenue, Room 3310 | Seattle, WA 98174-1099
Phone: 206-607-1600
https://www.ed.gov/ocr/complaintprocess.html
FAQ
If you become aware of prohibited conduct based on protected characteristics, you should make a Civil Rights & Title IX Report.
The reporting form will help you identify what information you must share, what you can withhold, and how to request a consultation. You can also make a report to Civil Rights Compliance by calling 206-221-7932, emailing civilrights@uw.edu, or mail.
Staff, faculty, and students at all UW campuses and locations, as well as any member of the public can use the form. Individuals can report incidents they have experienced, observed, or learned about.
Case managers work with individuals to identify the best way to address their concerns.
- If you report something you experienced, you will receive information about support and resolution options.
- If you report a concern involving someone else and request a consultation, you will receive information about responsibilities you may have, as well as ways to support the impacted individual.
Yes. When using the reporting form, you can remain anonymous and withhold others’ names to protect their identity. However, if you are obligated to report as an employee, you must identify yourself and may have to share all the information you have received. Visit Employee Reporting Obligations to learn more.
The University’s ability to address anonymous reports is limited. If you wish to remain anonymous but want to provide contact information, you can use a non-university-affiliated email address that does not include your name or other identifying information.
Outside of employee reporting obligations, individuals can anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns with SafeCampus, the University of Washington’s violence prevention and response program. SafeCampus will provide guidance and safety plans tailored to your situation. Call 206-685-7233 or e-mail safecampus@uw.edu.
Yes. If you are required to report based on your employee role, you should use this form to fulfill your reporting obligations.
Visit Employee Reporting Obligations for more information.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. More information about FERPA and student educational records can be found on the University Registrar website.
In compliance with Washington state law, employee records are generally obtainable through public records requests but certain information may be protected from disclosure.
- Washington State House Bill 1533 creates a process for public employees who are survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or harassment to have their information exempt from being disclosed to people seeking records under the Public Records Act.
- Washington State Address Confidentiality Program participants are also exempt from public records disclosures under HB 1533.
To learn more about public records, visit the Public Records and Open Meetings website and review their FAQs.