Johns Hopkins University is committed to promoting a safe and supportive environment for each and every member of our community. If you have experienced sexual or sex-based misconduct, we encourage you to reach out for support and medical care. We are able to assist you if you would like to file a report with JHU and/or local law enforcement. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make the best decisions for you.
The Johns Hopkins Interim Sexual and Sex-Based Misconduct Policy and Procedures (“SMPP”)
Sexual and sex-based misconduct includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and discrimination and harassment based on sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, and pregnancy and related conditions. For more detailed information about how the University defines and responds to sexual and sex-based misconduct, please review the University’s Interim Sexual and Sex-Based Misconduct Policy and Procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Filing a Sexual Misconduct Report
To file a sexual or sex-based misconduct report, contact the Office of Institutional Equity (“OIE”) at (410) 516-8075, e-mail [email protected] or [email protected], or submit an online report to OIE. OIE is committed to handling reports of sexual and sex-based misconduct with discretion and sensitivity.
After you submit an online form, an OIE staff member will contact you for a follow up discussion if you provide contact information. If you are unable to complete this form for any reason, please contact OIE for assistance at (410) 516-8075 and/or [email protected].
The information you provide to OIE will be kept as private as is reasonably possible. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may use a pseudonym or withhold your name and other identifying information. You may also create and/or share an anonymous e-mail address if you do not wish to provide your personal e-mail but would like to communicate with OIE. Anonymous reporters are encouraged to speak with the Title IX Coordinator or another OIE staff member so as to understand the potential limitations for an investigation being conducted based on an anonymous report.
Title IX Coordinator
Linda Boyd, JD
Assistant Vice Provost/Title IX Coordinator
Julie Yura, JD
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University
Wyman Park Building, Suite 515
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Phone: 410.516.8075
TTY: 711, MD Relay
Fax: 410.516.5300
Email: [email protected]
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the division of the federal government charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html.