Xavier Employee Reporting Responsibilities

So that Xavier can effectively respond to discrimination and harassment, and support impacted individuals, all non-confidential/non-privileged employees are expected to report knowledge of these matters to the Civil Rights & Title IX Office. The purpose of this policy is to promote individuals feeling supported and to provide the best opportunity for those impacted to make informed decisions that are right for them. 

The only employees who do not have this reporting responsibility are 1) Xavier's confidential Campus Advocacy Coordinator, supporting students experiencing sex discrimination; and 2) those with professional licensure (i.e. mental health counselor, physician, attorney, clergy) that protects communication with the individual while the employee is in their professional capacity.

Employees with this reporting expectation should:

• Share proactively
  • Your reporting obligation and its purpose
  • If an individual is unsure what they want to do or want to learn more about their rights, options, and resources, they can speak with a confidential resource.
• Before disclosure
  • Acknowledge the individual’s experience and emphasize your support
  • Inform them that to best support them and Xavier’s efforts to address these issues, you are required to share all information received with the Civil Rights & Title IX Office, so that they can receive comprehensive information on their rights, options, and resources
  • Connect to information on reporting and support resources
• Following disclosure
  • Report all information to the Civil Rights & Title IX Office within 24 hours

RESPONSE TIPS

• Listen without judging
• Understand the impact of your words & actions
• Support and report- DO NOT investigate or handle on your own
• Do not pressure an individual to take particular actions (e.g. report to police, tell parent)
• Get support from the Civil Rights & Title IX Office