Mandatory Reporting

Student Employees are required to report any information about possible sexual misconduct or discrimination to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action per university regulations.

TIPS ON HOW TO RESPOND IF SOMEONE DISCLOSES AN ISSUE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT TO YOU:

1. If safety is an immediate concern, call 9-1-1 or University Police at 801-585-2677.
2. Let the person notifying you know that you are a mandatory reporter and under university policy you are required to inform the Title IX coordinator of the incident. Let the survivor know that you and the Title IX coordinator will preserve their privacy and that they can file a complaint through Title IX (OEO/AA), if they wish.

Examples of what to say:

• • I am required to report this information so the university can provide support for your safety and ensure you have information about your options.
  • A victim advocate or the Title IX coordinator will be reaching out to you. As part of that process, you have the right to choose to whom you may speak, what resources you use and what you say.
  • The information you share with me and the Title IX coordinator is private and will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.Start by believing. It isn’t your job to investigate the issue. Suspend any judgment and avoid victim-blaming. Victim-blaming includes placing any portion of the blame, no matter how small, on the person who endured the misconduct. Engage in active listening and employ empathetic phrases, like "I'm truly sorry you've experienced this" and "I'm here to assist you in seeking support through this process".

1. Refer the survivor to campus resources such as the victim advocates, the University Counseling Center, or the Women’s Resource Center. These resources play a crucial role in informing the survivor about the full spectrum of available support and choices in the aftermath of experiencing sexual misconduct. More information on resources for survivors can be accessed here.
2. Report the information to the Title IX coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 801-581-8365.

To make a mandatory report here is the link