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Reporting to the College

You have the right to report complaints of discriminatory harassment and sexual misconduct to the Offices of Title IX or Community Safety. 

• Learn more about the reporting process for sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, and stalking.
• Complete our .
• Report to Reed's Title IX & 504 Coordinator, Christy Martin, at cmartin@reed.edu.
• Report to the Office of Community Safety.

Whether or not to report sexual misconduct to the college or law enforcement is an important decision for survivors. You may need resources and support, but have concerns about privacy and confidentiality. Some survivors are not interested in participating in an investigation, but want the college to be aware of what happened to them. Note that making a report is not the same as initiating a disciplinary process. A report will not immediately notify the respondent party of an allegation without first contacting the reporting party about next steps.

Title IX & DHM Reporting 

Reed college has two policies governing conduct of a discriminatory nature: Title IX and Discriminatory Harassment and Misconduct, or DHM. 

• Title IX is a policy in place that seeks to ensure that all members of the Reed community can participate in our programs free from discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, and gender identity. 
• Reed's DHM policy includes instances of other harassment, beyond sex.

Making a Report Versus a Complaint

A report is distinct from a formal complaint. Notifying the Title IX coordinator through a report will connect the reporting party to resources and processes to address concerns. Only a formal complaint initiates the grievance procedure. To make a formal complaint when the respondent (accused) is a student, please review the Title IX page. The Title IX/504 Coordinator will determine under which policy the alleged misconduct may best be addressed. If they believe it is a DHM policy violation, the Judicial Board Code grievance procedure will be used. Review our grievance processes for when the respondent is a staff member and when the respondent is a faculty member for specific information.

How to Report

Filing a Title IX or DHM report can be done in several ways. Essentially, any form of communication to the Title IX Coordinator indicating that an instance of sex-based discrimination took place can be considered a report. Using the is a particularly efficient way to notify the Title IX Coordinator, but any contact is acceptable. Learn more about Online Reporting by clicking on the link, or contact the Coordinator using the information below. 

Contact the Title IX & 504 Coordinator, Christy Martin: 
Christy Martin, Title IX & 504 Coordinator
cmartin@reed.edu | title-ix@reed.edu 
503-517-7722

Contact Community Safety:
Gary Granger, Director of Community Safety
grangerg@reed.edu | community-safety@reed.edu
Emergency: 503-788-6666 | Office: 503-517-5355

Reporting to Law Enforcement

How To Report

Call 911 or visit the local law enforcement office to make a report to law enforcement. Crimes occurring around or on Reed campus are located in Multnomah County. The Portland Police Bureau is our local law enforcement office. 

A police report can be filed with community safety’s support by contacting community safety at 503-517-5355, or through the emergency line, 503-788-6666. Members of community safety are obligatory reporters; if making a report through community safety, this will trigger a report to the office of the Title IX Coordinator. 

Victims Advocates

Information shared with the police is not confidential. When you report to the police, they will ask for information surrounding the report in detail. This may be an uncomfortable and overwhelming process. However, a victims advocate will be assigned to your case as part of the PPB Sex Crimes Unit and will help to explain your options and can walk you through further reporting processes and next steps. 

Evidence

If you think that you might want to report to the police, it is important to preserve any evidence. This could include physical evidence (including fibers or fluids on your body or clothes, or anything else the offender touched), texts, and online posts and messages. Taking photos of damage to property or injuries can also be helpful. 

Information shared with the police is not confidential. When you report to the police, they will ask for information surrounding the report in detail. This may be an uncomfortable and overwhelming process. However, a victims advocate will be assigned to your case and will help to explain your options and can walk you through further reporting processes and next steps. 

Learn more about from the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force. For more information, you may wish to visit the following resources:

• Webpage for the  
• Information on the PPB  
• from the Multnomah County District Attorney.
• Information from RAINN on with FAQ.
• Learn more about what to expect by reading the

Obligatory Reporters

The college has moral and legal responsibilities to follow up on all disclosures of sexual and relationship violence. Reports of violations of the Discriminatory Harassment and Misconduct policy DHM) or Title IX are not accusations, but requests for investigation and assistance.

Any community member may report concerns, but certain employees must report possible violations of theDHM or Title IX. A list of these employees is available on our Title IX website.

Obligatory reporters cannot keep the information they are given confidential, even if the survivor asks them to do so. Reports are to be made by telephone call or email to the Title IX Coordinator (or designee), or to community safety within 24 hours.

Responding to Disclosure

As the recipient of a disclosure, obligated reporters may reassure the survivor that they were right to confide in someone, get them to resources that can help them, and fulfill legal reporting obligations. 

Steps

1. Determine whether you are an obligated reporter, and articulate that to the survivor. 
   Obligated reporters cannot keep reported information confidential, even if the survivor asks. 
2. Check safety, and reassure.
   Ask the person if they are safe now; if not, call community safety: 503-788-6666 (ext 6666) or 911. Ask if medical assistance is needed; if so, refer them to the Health & Counseling Center.
3. Refer.
   Ask if the person would like to speak with an advocate, a counselor, or someone in community safety. Give them appropriate phone numbers. If the Health & Counseling Center is open, you may call to confirm that a walk-in counselor is available. If possible, walk the person to the HCC or to community safety or wait with them for a community safety officer.
4. Report.
   An obligatory report can be made by phone or by email (email is best) to the Title IX Coordinator (or designee) or to community safety. If you know the name of the survivor or alleged perpetrator and the type of incident, that is enough to make a report. Third-party information must also be reported if you have the name of either the alleged victim or perpetrator. You must disclose all information that you have about a situation.

What Must Be Reported?

• Sexual harassment
• Unwanted sexual contact
• Sexual assault
• Physical or sexual violence between romantic partners
• Stalking