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Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits colleges and universities that receive federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual assault, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Title IX provides:

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C §1681, et seq.

Options after an experience of sexual misconduct

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There are many options available to members of the HWS community after an experience of sexual misconduct. Read More >

Report an Incident

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There are multiple ways in which members of the HWS community can disclose an experience of sexual misconduct. Read More >

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Currently under revision

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The HWS Sexual Misconduct Policy prohibits specific forms of behavior that violate Title IX and other applicable state and federal laws. The Policy prohibits all sexual misconduct including: sex or gender-based harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, physical assault, stalking, and retaliation. Read More >

Resources for Complainants

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If you have filed a complaint of sexual misconduct, support and resources are available. Read More >

Resources for Respondents

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If a complaint of sexual misconduct has been filed against you, support and resources are available. Read More >

Resources for Family and Friends

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Those involved in a Title IX related matter often turn to family and friends for support. Read More >

Survey Data and Resources

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Learn about campus climate and resources related to sexual violence prevention and response. Read More >

Prevention Programming/Training

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There are multiple ways for HWS members to engage with prevention and education efforts. Read More >

Bill of Rights

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HWS upholds the "Students' Bill of Rights" as part of its code of conduct. Read More >

Office of Title IX Staff

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The Office of Title IX Programs and Compliance staff and contact information.

You have the right to make a report of sexual misconduct to Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ Office of Campus Safety, local law enforcement, and/or New York State Police or choose not to report; to report the incident to Hobart and William Smith’s Office of Title IX Programs and Compliance; to be protected by the Colleges from retaliation for reporting an incident, and to receive assistance and resources from the Colleges.