What to Report
If you are considering reporting a concern or referring someone you are concerned about, you can explore your options. There are skilled people who deal with concerningÌıand harmful behaviors impacting our community.
If you are a university employee looking to better understand your obligation to report certain types of incidents,ÌıÌıabout when reporting is required.
You can:
Make a report for yourself or a friend
Talk with someone confidentially before deciding if reporting is right for you
Choose to report anonymously
We encourage you to report:
Even if you don’t know the identity of the person who caused the harm
Even if you are unsure whether it’s something the university could address
Even if you don’t know what you want to have happen
- Even if you think it’s not serious enough
Discrimination & Harassment
Unfair treatment andÌıintimidating or threatening behavior based on identity (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.) that involves a member of the university community is reportable to the university or law enforcement.
Sexual Assault, Stalking & Abuse in a Relationship
Sexual behavior that is unwanted, unwelcome, or not consensual, abuse within an intimate or dating relationship, and stalking are reportable to the university and/or police. ThisÌıapplies to current or past behavior, incidents on or off campus, and whether the perpetrator is known or unknown.
Learn more about reporting sexual assault, stalking, and abuse in a relationship.
Hazing & Other Abusive Conduct
HazingÌırefers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades, and/or risks emotional or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate in the activity. University, police, and anonymous reporting options are available.
Concerns babyÖ±²¥app Someone
If a member of the CU community is a potential threat to themselves or others or appears distressed, withdrawn, depressed, anxious, or in crisis, you can make a referral to case managers on campus who will outreach to the person of concern and offer resources and supportive services.
Learn more about common warning signs and options for referring someone for help.
Classroom Disruptions
Behavior in a classroom or an academic setting (e.g., office hours or conversations with a babyÖ±²¥app member) that interferes with normal academic functions is considered disruptive and there are options for addressing concerns. This doesn’t mean civil discourse or disagreements within an academic setting, but rather behavior that hinders the educational process. This applies when the behavior is directed at other students or babyÖ±²¥app members.
Ethics Concerns
There are resources for understanding the university standards for ethical behavior in academic settings, research activities, and professional conduct. This page includes links to policies and guidelines and information about where to report concerns of ethics violations or research misconduct. There are also options for anonymous reporting.Ìı
Other Crimes
There are options for reporting crimesÌıincluding graffiti vandalism and theft to the CU Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Find out more about emergency management resources as well as how to .