Recognize Concerns

If you are considering reporting a concern or referring someone you are concerned about, you can explore your options. There are skilled people who deal with concerning and harmful behaviors impacting our community.

If you are a university employee looking to better understand your obligation to report certain types of incidents, read more about when reporting is required.

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Discrimination & Harassment

    Unfair treatment and intimidating or threatening behavior based on identity (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.) that involves a member of the university community is reportable to the university or law enforcement.

      Learn more about reporting discrimination and harassment.

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      Sexual Assault, Stalking & Abuse in a Relationship

      Sexual behavior that is unwanted, unwelcome, or not consensual, abuse within an intimate or dating relationship, and stalking are reportable to the university and/or police. This applies to current or past behavior, incidents on or off campus, and whether the perpetrator is known or unknown.

      Learn more about reporting sexual assault, stalking, and abuse in a relationship.

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      Hazing & Other Abusive Conduct

      Hazing refers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades, and/or risks emotional or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate in the activity. University, police, and anonymous reporting options are available.

      Learn more about reporting hazing. 

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      Concerns About Someone

      If a member of the CU community is a potential threat to themselves or others or appears distressed, withdrawn, depressed, anxious, or in crisis, you can make a referral to case managers on campus who will outreach to the person of concern and offer resources and supportive services.

      Learn more about common warning signs and options for referring someone for help.

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      Classroom Disruptions

      Behavior in a classroom or an academic setting (e.g., office hours or conversations with a faculty member) that interferes with normal academic functions is considered disruptive and there are options for addressing concerns. This doesn’t mean civil discourse or disagreements within an academic setting, but rather behavior that hinders the educational process. This applies when the behavior is directed at other students or faculty members.

      Learn more about reporting classroom disruptions.

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      Other Misconduct or Concerns

      The Reporting at CU Boulder website helps campus community members navigate how to report alleged misconduct, crimes or other concerns.