For content-specific information about reporting see below. For general information about reporting and the possibilities of working with systems visit OVA's reporting page or visit OIEC's Don't Ignore It website.
Police
If you are being harassed by another individual, reporting the behavior to the police is an option. Reporting can take many forms and doesn’t necessarily have to lead to the filing of criminal charges. Some people simply want to file an “informational” report with the intention of making the police aware of their situation without pursuing charges. Other people are interested in having the police contact the person and give a verbal warning. At the same time, many people choose to file criminal charges.This might include getting names of witnesses, saving emails, text messages or voice messages related to the incident as well as taking pictures of injuries, damage, graffiti or supporting materials. You can also get copies of relevant medical records. if applicable. If an arrest is made and you would like to be notified when the perpetrator/suspect is released from jail please sign up for Vine notifications. OVA can talk with you about reporting options and be an advocate for you throughout the process.
Please note: if you are currently in or had a previous dating relationship with the person who is harrassing you the police may classify it as intimate partner violence and if they have probable cause they may make an arrest due to the Colorado mandatory arrest law in cases of domestic violence/ intimate partner abuse.
Reporting to CU's Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance
If you experienced sexual harassment by a CU student, faculty, or staff member, you can report to the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC). OIEC can address concerns through a formal investigation or an educational resolution (which does not include an investigation but focuses on intervention to stop the behavior). In formal investigation cases if there is a finding of a policy violation OIEC will put sanctions in place through the university. OIEC’s process is separate from the criminal justice system and is administrative through the university. In some cases OIEC may need to make a limited report to the police. In addition to conducting investigations, OIEC can also provide interim and remedial measures including no contact orders, academic remedial measures, and more. To learn more about OIEC’s process and procedures please go to their website. To file a report you can contact OIEC directly at 303-492-2127, complete an online report, or work with the Office of Victim Assistance to provide advocacy in the reporting process. If you are unsure about reporting, please contact OVA and we can talk through the OIEC process with you confidentially to assist you in your decision making process.
Reporting to CU's Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
If you experienced harassment (not related to protected class*) by a CU student, you can report to the Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (SCCR). SCCR has an informal and formal resolution process and can put no contact orders in place. In cases of a formal process where a violation of the student code of conduct was found, SCCR will put in place sanctions through the university. Please go to the SCCR website to learn more about the SCCR process. To make a report to SCCR please contact SCCR directly at 303-492-5550, make an online report, or contact OVA for advocacy in the reporting process. In addition SCCR offers opportunities for conflict resolution and restorative justice. If you are unsure about reporting, please contact OVA and we can talk through the SCCR process with you confidentially to assist you in your decision making process.
*If you experienced harassment by a CU student, faculty, or staff member that is related to protected class status, please go to the Experiences of Bias page for more infomration on reporting options.