Reporting SexUAL HARASSMENT
Title IX Incident Reporting form
Chicago School Community Members who have experienced, or who are aware of other Community Members who have experienced sexual harassment (i.e., sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking) should report the incident to the local police department immediately. Reporting sexual harassment to law enforcement does not commit a Complainant to further action or prevent them from receiving assistance from The Chicago School. However, the earlier an incident is reported, the easier it will be for law enforcement to investigate, if the Complainant decides to proceed with criminal charges.
Chicago School Community Members may make a report to the Title IX Coordinator, a Chicago School Responsible Employee, local law enforcement, or a medical professional. Chicago School Community Members may also contact a professional counselor, pastoral counselor, or confidential advisor. The Chicago School encourages those impacted by sexual harassment to talk to someone identified in one or more of these groups.
While Chicago School Community Members are encouraged to use their own judgment regarding whom they chose to discuss reports of sexual harassment with, it is important to understand that The Chicago School can only investigate and respond to incidents that are reported. A Complainant who at first requests confidentiality may later decide to file a complaint with The Chicago School or report the incident to local law enforcement for investigation.
The Title IX Coordinator will provide information about available support services and resources and will assist the Complainant in notifying law enforcement, including the local police, if needed.
Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment Under Title IX (Title IX Policy)
STUDENT TRAINING
The Chicago School is committed to creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for all Community Members. As required by federal law, Title IX training is provided to Chicago School students at least twice during their academic journeys:
- During New Student Orientation
- Within a student's first year of their academic program
Mandatory, online training is provided within a student's first year of their academic program. A student with training to complete will receive an email from Title IX @ The Chicago School with subject line: Mandatory Title IX Training from The Chicago School. To ensure proper security measures, the training link will require Two-Factor Authentication. A student is required to complete the training within 30 days of receipt of the first email.
- A student who completes the training within 30 days of launch will be entered in a drawing to win Chicago School Bookstore voucher. Gift card winners will be notified by email.
- The training should take less than one hour to complete.
For questions, contact [email protected].