# Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Policies and Resources ## expand\_more Harvard maintains [a network of Title IX resource coordinators](http://titleix.harvard.edu/coordinators) who address issues of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct, and work together to carry out the University’s commitment to providing an environment where each of us feels safe to participate fully in University life—whether studying, teaching, conducting research, or working to support our individual and collective goals. We address questions and concerns about issues relating to sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct, even if you are unsure if something rises to the level of a policy violation. You can contact us to discuss: - general information about how sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct policies and procedures work at FAS and Harvard; find more information on the [FAS Sexual & Gender-Based Harassment Policy/Resources](https://www.fas.harvard.edu/reports/sexual-and-gender-based-harassment-policy/) and on Harvard's [Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities](https://csndr.harvard.edu/) page. - concerning situations in which you experienced or witnessed harassment. - concerns about your own actions, - customized training, workshops, or initiatives for your department or group, - how to [engage in a training](https://hr.fas.harvard.edu/title-ix-training-fas-staff), or - anything else you would like to know or have questions about. We will listen, help you understand your options, and direct you to supports and resources. Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS) Title IX Resource Coordinators [### Danielle Farrell ](/people/danielle-farrell) Program Officer for Nondiscrimination and Professional Conduct, Title IX Resource Coordinator ![Danielle Farrell](/sites/g/files/omnuum746/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-10/202109_DFarrell_TR018.jpg?itok=98clIMCC) [### Pamela Galowitz ](/people/pamela-galowitz) Program Officer for Nondiscrimination and Professional Conduct, Title IX Resource Coordinator ![Pamela Galowitz Headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum746/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-10/PGalowitz_headshot.jpg?h=43c01348&itok=Du_Q6Di3) A [full list of University Title IX Resource Coordinators](https://oge.harvard.edu/specialized-local-supports) is available on the [Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/L6-bTvj_j~C~/QWE4eVppWFZOcW9ucWkrdFlvaHRrUkdEamt2RWVZditsTGlvRXowVTNRL0lCaXNZRDF2UHVPVENZUGxlNnE4bXJMeUdKUUJzdGpmK01qL2pNTEVtY1dGYjNzMmxkVnRuS0/T0tTWHZGMzJrVHJjL1hiMlFkYjBTWHBkMlJvZjZCeWVHRGE1OThSeEdNL0dKeU0xaTNOUDRnPT0S1) website. ## Disclose Anonymously **Share Concerns.** **Access Resources.** **Maintain Anonymity.** Anonymously disclose concerns of sexual and/or gender-based harassment to the Harvard Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities. [Submit a disclosure](https://oge.harvard.edu/disclose). ## Doing Your P.A.R.T: How to Respond to Disclosures Open all sections Close all sections ### Do your P.A.R.T. expand\_more ## Do your P.A.R.T. **Privacy**: If possible, delicately remind them that you are not a confidential resource before information is disclosed. Reinforce that you are concerned for their well-being, you want to provide assistance, and their privacy is still a priority. However, you wouldn’t want them to share something with the expectation of confidentiality. Should they wish to maintain confidentiality, direct them to appropriate resources such as [SHARE](https://oge.harvard.edu/share-confidential-hotline) (see Resources below). **Appreciate**: This is a vital moment. It may be someone’s first time telling someone about this issue. You may want to use language that supports the student while avoiding judgment: - “Thank you for telling me that, I appreciate you sharing something so difficult.” - “The University takes this seriously, and so do I.” - “I’m sorry you’re going through this.” **Responsibility**: You have a responsibility to consult with a Title IX Resource Coordinator. “I am going to let the Title IX Resource Coordinator know we talked so we can make sure you have access to resources. This doesn't mean you're filing a complaint. It doesn't launch an investigation and you are not obligated to share any information if you don’t want to. If you'd prefer, I can talk to the Title IX Resource Coordinator for you or with you.” **Tell Someone**: Agree on a plan to connect to a Title IX Resource Coordinator, and if they wish, SHARE or other resources. Ask if they want you to follow up with them later, and if so, how they would like you to contact them. ### What are my responsibilities? expand\_more ## What are my responsibilities? As an Officer of the University, you are responsible for contacting a Title IX Resource Coordinator when you become aware of a potential violation of the Title IX Sexual Harassment or Other Sexual Misconduct Policies. **Why?** It is important that those seeking your assistance are fully informed of their options and resources. In addition, this information assists Title IX Resource Coordinators in responding to potential patterns of harassment. **What if my best friend tells me something in confidence?** If someone approaches you in your capacity as a close personal friend, and not in your capacity as a representative of the University, the FAS may not require you to tell a Title IX Resource Coordinator. If you are unsure if you have a responsibility to report, contact a Title IX Resource Coordinator to discuss the issue. You do not need to navigate these concerns alone. There are many resources available to assist you in supporting your close personal friend. ### How do I know if something violates our policies? expand\_more ## How do I know if something violates our policies? If you think that something might potentially constitute a violation, contact a [Title IX Resource Coordinator](https://oge.harvard.edu/specialized-local-supports) to discuss the issue. You do not need to identify the parties involved during the initial conversation as you and the Title IX Resource Coordinator work together to determine whether the situation warrants notification. ### How do I explain the role of a FAS Title IX Resource Coordinator expand\_more ## How do I explain the role of a FAS Title IX Resource Coordinator FAS Title IX Resource Coordinators, including Program Officers for Title IX, make sure that you have access to resources and help you understand the policy and your options. Reaching out to them is not the same as filing a complaint. It does not automatically launch an investigation, and you are not obligated to share any information if you don’t want to. FAS Title IX Resource Coordinators: - Discuss and, when appropriate, implement supportive measures. Supportive measures help community members continue with their education, research, and participation in all aspects of university life at Harvard. Supportive measures include restrictions on contact, course-schedule alteration, and increased monitoring of certain areas of campus. - Explain the Title IX sexual harassment and other misconduct policies and procedures, including how to file a formal complaint or request an informal resolution. - Discuss options, including University and community-based support services. Sometimes people want help handling a problematic situation on their own, before it becomes something they would make a formal complaint about. - Sometimes people want help handling a problematic situation on their own, before it becomes something they would make a formal complaint about. FAS Title IX Resource Coordinators are available to suggest strategies and techniques for confronting and stopping harassing language and behavior in a way that feels right to you - FAS Title IX Resource Coordinators are available to suggest strategies and techniques for confronting and stopping harassing language and behavior in a way that feels right to you. While Title IX Resource Coordinators handle information with utmost sensitivity, maintaining as much privacy as possible, they may need to share information with those who have a need to know. ### Why would someone want to make a confidential disclosure? expand\_more ## Why would someone want to make a confidential disclosure? - If they need medical advocacy or legal accompaniment. - If they are unsure about how to classify what happened or what steps they want to take. - If they know they do not want to make a formal complaint, but are in need of support. ### What are the best practices for talking about it? expand\_more ## What are the best practices for talking about it? - Focus on their feelings and concerns instead of the details of what happened. - Offer choices, but don’t push them to make a decision. - Use their words, allowing them to define their own experience. - Avoid "Why" questions that could be misinterpreted as judgments about their behavior. - Only make promises you can keep. - If you don’t know the answer, it’s best to say, “I’m not sure, let me find out.” - It’s okay to say, “This isn’t something I’m good at, but there are people at Harvard who are.” ### Sexual harassment and other misconduct resources expand\_more ### **Confidential Staff Resources** - [SHARE](https://oge.harvard.edu/share-confidential-hotline) (24/7 crisis line): If you are experiencing a crisis and need immediate assistance, SHARE maintains a confidential hotline, (617) 495-9100, which is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by SHARE counselors. You may call the hotline for a wide range of issues, including but not limited to sexual harassment, stalking, domestic violence, dating concerns. - The [Employee Assistance Program (EAP)](https://harvie.harvard.edu/employee-assistance-program) offers free, confidential help for all Harvard employees and their adult household members; this includes postdoctoral fellows. They offer workplace consultation, help with legal and financial issues, assistance with parenting or elder care resources and more. You may also call 24/7 to connect to a counselor. - [Ombuds Office](https://harvardombuds.harvard.edu/): “Confidential resource available to anyone from Harvard’s community. A discussion with an Ombuds can help a visitor voice concerns, clarify goals and consider options so that they can make their own best decisions about next steps.” - [Harvard University Health Services](http://huhs.harvard.edu/) (HUHS)- 24-hour urgent care - (617) 495-5711 - Harvard University Health Services [Behavioral Health](https://huhs.harvard.edu/behavioral-health#gsc.tab=0) which offers onsite, telemedicine visits, and after-hours telephone consultations. Smith Campus Center, 75 Mt. Auburn Street Entrance, 4th Floor, (617) 495-2323 - [Chaplain Services](https://chaplains.harvard.edu/): (617) 879-8365, can reach out to individual chaplains and engage in ongoing resources as appropriate. ### **Other Staff Resources** - [Harvard University Police Department (HUPD):](https://www.hupd.harvard.edu/) (617) 495-1212 or local police (including 911) - [Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/L6-bTvj_j~C~/QWE4eVppWFZOcW9ucWkrdFlvaHRrUkdEamt2RWVZditsTGlvRXowVTNRL0lCaXNZRDF2UHVPVENZUGxlNnE4bXJMeUdKUUJzdGpmK01qL2pNTEVtY1dGYjNzMmxkVnRuS0/T0tTWHZGMzJrVHJjL1hiMlFkYjBTWHBkMlJvZjZCeWVHRGE1OThSeEdNL0dKeU0xaTNOUDRnPT0S1): uses a multipronged approach to addressing issues of sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct. Individuals may choose to engage in one or more of the offerings provided by the office. These include: prevention and education initiatives, support through confidential SHARE counseling, making a disclosure to a Title IX resource coordinator, submitting an anonymous disclosure, or filing a formal complaint. Call (617) 496-0200 or email . - [Harvard Office of Work/Life](https://harvie.harvard.edu/worklife) offers [mental health resources](https://harvie.harvard.edu/mental-health-resources). ### **Community and Additional Resources** - [Community Resources](https://csndr.harvard.edu/resources) ### **Sexual Harassment and Other Misconduct Policies** - [University policies](https://oge.harvard.edu/policies-laws%20%C2%A0) - [FAS policies](https://www.fas.harvard.edu/reports/sexual-and-gender-based-harassment-policy/%20%C2%A0)