The reporting forms listed below are for non-emergency incidents only; they are not monitored in real time. If you are experiencing an emergency situation, call 911 or contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 401-863-4111 (or dial x3-4111 from any campus location).
If a student, faculty, staff member, or University guest experiences or witnesses discriminatory or harassing behavior against themselves or others, including disability discrimination, denial of accessibility accommodations, sexual violence, gender-based discrimination, or retaliation, they may report it via the forms below.
Although these types of incidents may seem similar, the definitions, responding offices, and disciplinary options differ. Some definitions and examples are below. We encourage you to describe what you have experienced, and our staff will review your situation and help guide and support you through the process.
Please note: Submitting a report does not obligate you to submit a formal complaint or engage in a campus complaint resolution process.
Report Bias, Discrimination and Harassment
Report Gender Discrimination and Sexual Violence
A bias incident is any consciously, unconsciously, explicitly, or implicitly expressed act that targets individuals or groups based on perceived or actual identity. To be considered a bias incident, the act is not required to be a crime under any federal, state or local law, nor does it have to violate University policy. A bias incident can refer to single or ongoing instances of behavior, action, or practice that marginalizes, demeans, intimidates, or threatens individuals or groups based on an actual or perceived membership in a protected class.
Discrimination is the unequal treatment of any person based on their race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. Harassment is a form of discrimination that includes conduct that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a working, educational or living environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, abusive or offensive.
Learn more about Discrimination and Harassment
Below are some examples of conduct that may constitute discrimination or harassment:
Brown University provides equal opportunity to individuals of all abilities and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based upon a person’s disability in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.
Learn more about Disability Discrimination and Accessibility
Below are some examples of conduct that may constitute disability discrimination:
Gender discrimination and sexual violence includes sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation, in addition to sexual exploitation and the provision of alcohol and/or other drugs for purposes of prohibited conduct.
Learn more about Gender Discrimination and Sexual Violence
Below are some examples of conduct that may constitute gender discrimination or sexual violence:
Staff in the Office of Equity Compliance and Reporting in the Division of Campus Life or the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) will review your report and contact you to discuss the next steps. The office that contacts you will depend on the type of incident you report. They are available at any time to consult with you about your experience and answer any questions you have about the reporting form, Brown policies, and the complaint process. Email [email protected] or call 401-863-1800.
Learn about the Reporting and Complaint Resolution Processes
Students, faculty and staff may report a potential violation of the Code of Student Conduct through the form linked below. After submitting a report, a staff member from the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards will review the report and respond to you.