Reporting process and resources

Employees, students, or community members may consult with the Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct:  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention  & Response (ORSM) at TitleIX@nau.edu or 928-523-5434 concerning any reports of possible sexual misconduct issues.  Faculty and staff employees must report all disclosures using the Sexual Misconduct Incident Report.

If you are approached by a student, faculty or staff employee, affiliate, or other person who believes that sexual harassment, assault, or violence has occurred, you should provide the person with the following information:

1. Refer students or employees to the appropriate resources.
2. Explain that you cannot guarantee confidentiality due to the University’s concern for campus safety and that you will respect their privacy and only pass on information on a need-to-know basis. Employees are required to report any reports that might relate to a Title IX issue using the Sexual Misconduct Incident Report and may consult with the Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct:  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention  & Response (ORSM) at TitleIX@nau.edu.
3. Explain that retaliation or retribution of ANY kind taken against an individual as a result of that person filing a complaint, requesting information, cooperating in an investigation, or otherwise participating in these reporting procedures is strictly prohibited.
4.  Explain that the impacted party may:
   • Speak with confidential resources, such as Counseling Services for students at 928-523-2261 or Employee Assistance and Wellness for faculty or staff employees at 928-523-1552.  These offices may explain options in a confidential manner. The students or employees can use these services even if they do not wish to file a formal complaint.
   • File a criminal complaint.  Impacted parties may pursue criminal charges by contacting NAUPD at 911.
   • Contact Northern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (NACASA) at 928-213-6112 to schedule a forensic exam (rape kit) or Victim Witness Services at 928-856-7676 to better understand criminal and university administrative options.
   • File a formal complaint under the Sexual Misconduct Policy.  Impacted parties may pursue administrative complaints alone or in conjunction with a criminal complaint through the Sexual Misconduct Policy by submitting it to TitleIX@nau.edu.
5. As part of the Title IX Coordinator’s responsibility for NAU’s overall compliance program, the Title IX Coordinator’s Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct:  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention  & Response (ORSM) partners with various offices to offer supportive measures and collaborates campus-wide to implement these services, such as removing affected students from a shared class, providing mutual no-contact orders, or assistance in relocation within the residence halls, as appropriate.
6. Follow reporting requirements outlined in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.