Reporting Process

What is a report?

A report is an allegation, or claim, that someone has committed an act of sexual harassment or misconduct against another person. A report is an initial, informal complaint, which undergoes a preliminary investigation by the Title IX Office.

A report becomes a formal complaint when the individual who reported (complainant) requests that the University move forward with a deeper investigation into the allegations, or if the Title IX Coordinator and other officials deem that the occurrence may endanger the safety of the individual or others on and off campus. For the allegation to be substantiated, and for the described act to be deemed a policy violation, the Title IX Office must consider all evidence, testimonies, and circumstances provided by the case. 

The Title IX Office encourages everyone to report any suspected or probable acts of sexual misconduct in order to determine a course of action that will provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment in which people can access educational opportunities at the University of Arkansas.

 

What are the steps involved in a Title IX investigation?

There are several steps involved in an investigation, many of which are determined by the circumstances of the individual case. Although no one case is the same, there are still guidelines that the Title IX Coordinator and Investigator follow in order to provide equal and fair treatment to all persons involved. Click here to see an example flowchart that outlines some of the basic steps involved after a Title IX  sexual misconduct report is filed.