Reporting Sexual Misconduct
For Victims of Sexual Misconduct
If you are in an emergency situation:
DIAL 911
If you or someone you know may be a victim of sexual assault or sexual harassment you are strongly encouraged to seek immediate assistance.
Assistance can be obtained 24 hours a day from the places listed below.
Rape Victim Advocacy Program (certified victim advocacy services)
Call 24-hour Rape Crisis Line:
319/335-6000
Emergency Treatment Center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (medical services)
319/356-2233
University of Iowa Police
319/335-5022, or 911 from any campus phone
During business hours, you may also seek assistance from the University of Iowa Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator
319/335-6200
If you have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other forms of sexual misconduct, you're encouraged to seek help right away. The UI Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator can help students initiate formal complaints and connect them with valuable resources, including certified victim advocates available through the Rape Victim Advocacy Program.
UI Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator
The UI Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator serves as the contact person for students making formal complaints about sexual misconduct, stalking, and/or domestic violence.
Monique DiCarlo
319/335-6200
monique-dicarlo@uiowa.edu
The UI Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator can assist with requests for:
- Academic accommodations
- Housing accommodations
- Protection against retaliation
- No contact directives
- Referrals to victim advocates, law enforcement, and medical resources
- More...
It is important to note that while the University makes every effort to safeguard the identities of students, faculty, and staff who report sexual misconduct, the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator may need to report incidents to an investigating office. Individuals who seek confidential advice or support can utilize services listed on the Confidentiality in Reporting Policy Violations page.
Victim Advocacy (confidential)
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program provides counseling, in-person advocacy, information and referrals to people who have experienced sex-related offenses and/or sexual harassment. Services are free and confidential (specified under Iowa state law), and staff and advocates are certified sexual assault counselors.
Rape Victim Advocacy Center
24-hour Rape Crisis Line
319/335-6000
Sexual Misconduct Defined
Sexual misconduct is a broad term encompassing any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that is committed without consent or by force, intimidation, coercion, or manipulation. The term includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, sexual intimidation.
Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following examples of prohibited conduct as further defined below:
If you are not certain if a behavior constitutes sexual misconduct, please contact the UI Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator for clarification.
Resources and Support
The links below include both information and services to help with issues of harassment and discrimination.
- Rape Victim Advocacy Program
- Chart: Resources and Referral Options for Student Victims of Sexual Assault/Misconduct (PDF)
- University Counseling Service
- Faculty and Staff Services
- Women's Resource and Action Center
- Office of the Ombudsperson
- Public Safety - What To Do If Sexually Assaulted
- Chart: Initial Notification Procedures for Sexual Misconduct (PDF)
- Confidentiality
Confidentiality
The following resources can provide information on University policies, reporting guidelines, and referrals privately and informally:
Other Options for Reporting Sexual Misconduct
There are a number of different options for reporting sexual misconduct, including resources both within and outside the University.
- Rape Victim Advocacy Program
- Report University Policy Violations
- Report Criminal Violations
- Pursue Civil Remedies
- More...
Related UI Policies
The links below connect to specific sections of the University Operations Manual dealing with sexual misconduct.
- Sexual Harassment Policy (Operations Manual II.4)
- Sexual Misconduct Involving Students (Operations Manual IV.2)
- Anti-Harassment Policy (Operations Manual II.14)
- Violence Policy (Operations Manual II.10)
- Anti-Retaliation Policy (Operations Manual II.11)
- Human Rights, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity (Operations Manual II.9)
More Reporting Options
Use the links below for more information about reporting other types of policy violations.