Mandatory Reporter Toolkit

1

Listen

The most important thing you can do when someone shares allegations of sexual misconduct or harassment is to listen. Keep in mind that they are sharing information that is likely very difficult to talk about. Listen for the details of who, what, where, when, how, and why. These details are helpful when you later report this information to the Title IX Office. Remember, your job is not to investigate, it is merely to help the person in the moment and report the information to the Title IX Office. 

2

Let them know that you are a Mandatory Reporter

Disclose early on that as an employee of the University, you are required to report any information that might be a Title IX violation. You could say some version of the following:

"At UofL we take all forms of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment seriously and are very concerned if this happens to someone in our community. As an employee of the University I have an obligation to inform the Title IX Office about an incident like this. I want you to be safe and get the resources and support you need."  

3

Share resources

There are many resources, both on UofL's campus and within the Louisville community, to support people who have experienced sexual misconduct or harassment. The information from the UofL Sexual Misconduct Resource Guide is located within the Title IX website on the Get Help - Title IX Resource Guide web page. This page provides campus and community resources and ways to report a Title IX issue. It can be a good idea to help the student or employee to find this valuable resource on their phone and bookmark the page for later reference.

4

If they are in crisis, offer to walk with them to the Student Counseling Center

The UofL Student Counseling Center will take walk-ins. If you feel the student is in crisis, offer to walk with them to the Student Counseling Center. You can say some form of:

"What you have experienced is difficult even for the strongest of people. I want to help, but I am not a professionally trained counselor. Your student fees help to pay for the Student Counseling Center and it is there to help students handling big issues. I know they take walk-ins. Would you like for me to walk over with you?"

The Student Counseling Center is located in the Student Activities Center (SAC) in Suite W204. You can walk them there and wait with them in the lobby until a counselor is available. 

If the person who is disclosing to you is an employee, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides easy access to confidential counseling and referral services to help deal with daily work and life challenges. Most services are available to employees at no cost. You can call them at 800-865-1044 or visit the Anthem EAP Website.