University of Maryland Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct

University of Maryland Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct The mission of the Office is to support the University’s commitment to a working and learning environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination.

The University of Maryland, Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (the Office) was founded in March 2014. The establishment of the Office was preceded by an independent assessment of the University’s response to sexual misconduct and recommendations made to President Loh by the Joint President/Senate Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures Task Force (Task Force) in August 2013. In October

of 2013, UMD adopted a new Sexual Misconduct Policy that combined the former sexual harassment and assault policies into one comprehensive policy applicable to all University staff, faculty, students and guests. At that time UMD also launched a national search for a Title IX Officer and Investigator to establish an office on Title IX Compliance and to proactively address campus sexual assault. Thus the Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct is sometimes referred to as the Title IX Office. The Office is an independent office that reports directly to the President of the University. Broadly, the mission of the Office, is to support the University’s commitment to a working and learning environment free from sexual misconduct and relationship violence. The Office is responsible for overseeing and implementing the University’s response to sexual misconduct and includes responsibility for all federal and state regulatory and statutory compliance efforts. The Office:

Works collaboratively across all campus constituents to ensure an immediate, thoughtful and consistent response to sexual misconduct;
Is the University’s designed official for receiving reports of sexual misconduct and resolving them;
Conducts investigations into complaints of sexual misconduct against faculty, staff and students;
Develops and conducts training for faculty, staff and students on sexual misconduct;
Updates University sexual misconduct policies and procedures for reporting, investigation and adjudication processes;
Conducts evaluation of the University’s response to sexual misconduct;
Manages an annual campus wide sexual misconduct public awareness campaign; and
Organizes and facilitates campus wide awareness events.

Join us in celebrating Title IX’s 50th anniversary today!
06/23/2022

Join us in celebrating Title IX’s 50th anniversary today!

OCRSM is here! Stop by to say hi, grab some food, and learn about some of the great resources available at UMD.
04/06/2022

OCRSM is here! Stop by to say hi, grab some food, and learn about some of the great resources available at UMD.

Our Q***r Wellness Fair is starting NOW in the Stamp Atrium Room!! Come grab some snacks, do some wellness activities, and learn about the different wellness resources on campus for q***r folks!

We are here! Stop by to learn more about our office.
02/03/2022

We are here! Stop by to learn more about our office.

Are you passionate about preventing sexual and relationship violence? Would you like to learn more about preventing powe...
09/28/2021

Are you passionate about preventing sexual and relationship violence? Would you like to learn more about preventing power-based violence on campus? If so, apply to CARE's Violence Intervention Ambassador (VIA) program!

The VIA program is a 10 hour, 3 session training that will equip you with tools to recognize, respond to, and prevent power-based violence on our campus and in our world. The training will be on campus and cover topics including interpersonal and systemic violence, bystander intervention, supporting a survivor, social change, student activism, and self-care.

Completion of the VIA program will provide you with a VIA Certification, volunteer and leadership opportunities with CARE, unique continuing education opportunities and events, professional development, intervention skills, and a community of students passionate about this issue.

Apply at go.umd.edu/viafall2021 by September 30.

Please direct any questions to Charlotte at [email protected].

OCRSM participated in Quelcome 2021 on September 23, 2021. Welcome, students!
09/23/2021

OCRSM participated in Quelcome 2021 on September 23, 2021. Welcome, students!

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 2021 @ UMD
04/09/2021

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 2021 @ UMD

TBTN 2021 @ UMD

The Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC) presents: Raise Your Voice spring 2021! https://umd.edu/raise-your-voiceT...
04/09/2021

The Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC) presents: Raise Your Voice spring 2021! https://umd.edu/raise-your-voice

The SAPC is pleased to announce our spring 2021 Raise Your Voice event. Raise Your Voice is a University wide sexual assault prevention and awareness campaign. Raising your voice shows that you value respect and healthy relationships for yourself and others. Make a personal commitment to prevent sexual violence and to be a part of the solution! Join us for a yoga practice, charcuterie board design, and an educational virtual panel about sexual violence prevention in a virtual world. Attendees at each event will be entered into raffle prize drawings!

REGISTER NOW: https://umd.edu/raise-your-voice

This website provides one easy-to-navigate source of information about University resources, services, policies, and other necessary information regarding sexual assault prevention and sexual misconduct. You'll also find links to pertinent resources from other relevant University offices.

GA opportunity supporting training efforts in our Office! Apply today!
03/12/2021

GA opportunity supporting training efforts in our Office! Apply today!

The Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) is searching for a full-time (20 hours a week) 12-month administrative Graduate Assistant for the 2020-2021 academic year to support the Training Manager for Policy and Prevention (“Training Manager”) who is responsible for developing and ...

Integrity Week 2021! Register today!
02/27/2021

Integrity Week 2021! Register today!

EVENT: IDENTITY AND CONFLICT POWER HOUR Committed to creating a just and inclusive workplace? Want to learn how identity...
12/04/2020

EVENT: IDENTITY AND CONFLICT POWER HOUR

Committed to creating a just and inclusive workplace? Want to learn how identity impacts conflict? Ready to learn and unlearn more about navigating conflict?

This program is co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Where: Zoom

When: December 9th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

What: Join us for an engaging session about responding to conflict in the workplace. During this one-hour session, participants will begin to understand how social identities, such as race gender, sexual orientation, and religion, might influence how we experience and respond to conflict. You will hear different perspectives from campus experts who will offer tips on reworking language, behavior, and relationships in the workplace.

Register: http://training.umd.edu/EventRegistration.aspx?Rid=7533&Iid=10939&Frm=

We're honored to be sponsoring the program "House of Ruth's Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships" on Monday, October 26, ...
10/21/2020

We're honored to be sponsoring the program "House of Ruth's Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships" on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM. Featured House of Ruth speaker is Stephanie Romano.

During Stephanie's presentation, participants will explore healthy, unhealthy, and abusive behaviors that may be used in relationships. Participants will discuss ways to recognize abuse beyond the “proof” of a bruise or physical injury, and examine how more subtle forms of abuse can affect victims. Program attendees will also learn ways to be supportive of someone who may be experiencing abuse in their relationship.

Program attendees are required to register in advance for this webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kmsW2urKQkm87Q3nQBp6gg

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