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Whenever one person stands up and says, “Wait a minute, this is wrong,” it helps other people do the same.<\/p>\nGloria Steinem<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Understanding your role as a responsible employee<\/h2>
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Expectation of Responsible Employees<\/strong>
You are required to report any information you are aware of, whether it is shared to you by a student or an employee, or if you become aware of a story through third person. Responsible employees are required to report incidents of gender-based discrimination or harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or retaliation to the Title IX Coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I tell students I am a responsible employee?<\/strong>
Yes! Please share with them your role as an employee of EOU. It is important to inform the student you are required to report any information the student reports to you. The following statement is suggested to have available to inform the student:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I need to tell you that I am considered a responsible employee. I must inform the University an incident has occurred. I don\u2019t want to scare you, but your personal safety and overall health is our number one concern. The reason we do this report is to make sure you are able to get help and support. If you do not want details of what occurred reported, or are not interested in making a complaint at this time, you have the right to maintain your privacy. I will only report what you confide in me. If you need to work through the details of what has happened, let me connect you with our Privileged Campus Advocate, who is a confidential employee.<\/em><\/em>“<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to support a person reporting<\/h2>
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Choose to believe their story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responding with compassion, validation, and support when an individual discloses that they may have been a victim of emotional, physical, sexual or gender-based harassment or misconduct, can be an important part of their healing process. Sometimes, the most valuable advice comes from someone that individual already trusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to report an incident shared with a responsible employee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Believe<\/strong> what your friend shares with you.
Validate<\/strong> that they are not at fault and deserve care.
Support<\/strong> their choices.
Consider seeking support for yourself as you care for your friend.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n