Bias Reporting & Response
University of Richmond
Relevant Excerpt
How does the University define bias incidents, discrimination, harassment, and hate crimes?
Bias incidents are acts that do not constitute a crime or discrimination or harassment, as defined by University policies, but which may intimidate, mock, degrade, or threaten individuals or groups and which one could reasonably conclude targets a member or group within the University community because of that individual or group’s actual or perceived age, ancestry or ethnicity, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, religious practice, or sexual orientation.
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Harassment is unwelcome conduct directed against an individual based on that individual’s Protected Status that is sufficiently severe or pervasive such that it limits or denies an individual’s employment, academic performance, or ability to participate in or benefit from University programs or activities.
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How can I report a bias incident, discrimination, harassment, or a hate crime?
Bias Incidents
Any member of the campus community who is the subject of or who witnesses any bias incident may submit the Bias Incident Reporting Form.
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CORE TEAM TAKES ACTION
- Follows up with individual in timely manner
- Gathers information about the incident
- Offers support and guidance to individuals involved
- Connects individuals involved to resources as needed
- Refers report when applicable to relevant offices and individuals:
- Title IX Office
- Conduct Officer
- UR Police Department
- Provides documentation of the report and process