Content warning: This page contains information about relationship and sexual violence.

The University is committed to cultivating a safe learning community that is free from sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. Please refer to Washington University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment for definitions and procedures.

The Brown School views sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, as a community health issue and proactively addresses the issue with this philosophy, engaging all members of the Washington University and greater community to participate in the effort to stop violence.  The Brown School, its faculty, staff and students are leaders in the fight to end violence. In fact, the School has been actively involved with the development of and the strengthening of the resources available to students on and off campus.

The Brown School takes reports of sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, very seriously.  The School adheres to the University policies in response to reports of sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking.

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities.

For further information on Title IX, please visit the University’s Title IX Office. You may also wish to reference the United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.

Definitions

The Brown School utilizes the University’s definitions of terms describing sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. 

Numerous resources are available to support students, including an anonymous phone line or an anonymous online report; a confidential meeting to explore or access services such as medical and psychological care or help with a change of living space, etc.; or a report to the University, the police or both.

To access services in a crisis situation, students should call the Washington University Police Department (WUPD) at 314-935-5555 or the local police jurisdiction by calling 911. For confidential support 24/7, students can also ask WUPD to contact the Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center or call the Sexual Assault and Rape Anonymous Helpline (SARAH).

• RSVP Center: Kim Webb, director of RSVP Center is available for appointments and can be reached directly at 314-935-8761 or kim_webb@wustl.edu. Afterhours, she may be reached through WUPD or through SARAH. More information available here.  In addition to confidential support and counseling, the RSVP Center can assist with academic accommodations. 
• SARAH: During the academic year, this confidential and student-run helpline offers 24/7 support. They can be reached  at 314-935-8080.  More information can also be found here.  

Reporting: Jessica W. Kennedy serves as the University’s Title IX Director. She is available to answer questions and connect students with resources in matters of sex discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual violence, domestic or dating abuse, and stalking. She can also discuss  the University’s judicial options and making a complaint to the University.

The Brown School works actively with campus and community resources through referrals, support, advocacy and education.  Staff in Academic and Student Affairs have been trained to support and refer students to resources such as RSVP and the Title IX Office and we work individually with students to meet their needs both inside and outside of the classroom.  Students should feel free to reach out to any member of the staff or faculty for referral and support. 

Click here for Washington University’s Policy on Sexual Harassment.