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Office of Institutional Equity


If there is an immediate risk to health or safety, please dial 911 or contact crisis resources. Additional resources, including confidential, non-confidential, and 24/7-hour, can be found here.

This form documents discrimination and harassment based on a protected class, sexual misconduct, and child abuse/neglect. For a list of protected classes, please see the university’s Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Reporters can utilize this form to file a report on their own behalf or on behalf of an impacted party.

To fulfill a duty to report under the Non-Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Misconduct Policy or the Youth Activities and Programs Policy, you must include your name and all known details about the incident, including name(s), date, location, and description.

Filling out this form does not necessarily initiate an investigation. A Civil Rights Intake Coordinator will contact individuals in need of resources with an explanation of rights and options.

Background Information

You may submit this form anonymously, though we will be unable to contact you for follow up and response will be limited. You can anonymously communicate with our office about the report using anonymous reporting line.

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Your name is required if you are fulfilling a duty to report.
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If you are reporting sexual misconduct, please select the appropriate category from the following:
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Involved Parties

To file a report or fulfill a duty to report, please enter all known details about involved parties, including full names of the victim/complainant, accused/respondent, and witnesses.

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OIE strives to uphold your privacy. It is important to note that to comply with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Ohio State policies, some information may be required to be shared with appropriate staff members, law enforcement, or other agencies.(Required)
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Supporting Documentation

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