Reporting discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, including sexual assault, nonconsensual sexual contact, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, to Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR) allows us to connect you and/or the person harmed to resources and process options. Individuals can learn about their options, file a report, engage anonymously or initiate the grievance process by filing a complaint. A report lets CCR know about conduct and helps CCR get people connected with supportive resources. A complaint is a request for formal grievance processes as well as supportive resources. Descriptions of these options are listed below, and both options are available 24/7 online.
You may report a concern anonymously. However, please be aware that anonymous reporting may limit WSU’s ability to address the concern. If you are apprehensive about sharing your name, please know you can meet with a CCR representative in person, via telephone, or via Zoom to discuss your apprehensions, prior to sharing information about any specific incidents with CCR.
If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.
You may submit a report or complaint online by clicking on the buttons above, or you may submit by phone, email, mail or in-person to:
Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
French Ad 220
Pullman, WA 99164
509-335-8288
Individuals should report a concern when they are seeking supportive measures, want to learn more about the process, want to share information they learned for review by the university, document concerns, or request a consultation regarding their concerns.
CCR will provide the reporter with information on supportive measures, how to file a complaint, and the process for informal resolutions and investigations. If you are reporting information as a third party, CCR will reach out to the complainant with the same information.
Submitting a complaint to CCR initiates WSU’s formal grievance procedures for responding to concerns of discrimination and harassment. A complaint can lead to an investigation, disciplinary sanctions, and/or remedies, as appropriate (more information available in EP 15). If you are not sure if this is the right option for you, please choose instead to report your concerns and a CCR representative will explain the complaint process in more detail to you and answer any questions you may have.
After filing a complaint, CCR will review your complaint to determine if it is appropriate for an investigation under EP 15. To proceed with an investigation is a formal process outlined in the CCR Procedural Guidelines, and for which the person accused of misconduct will be notified.
Discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sex discrimination, and sex-based harassment, including sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence, can be reported to CCR which works closely with Human Resource Services (HRS) and the Center for Community Standards (CCS) to respond to misconduct. CCR can facilitate a resolution, start an investigation, assist the complainant with campus safety options, and connect the complainant to local support, medical, and counseling resources. Reporting to CCR is completely separate from reporting to law enforcement or other external options, but CCR can help facilitate a report to law enforcement or other external agencies at your request. Reports to CCR are considered under the WSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment, Executive Policy 15 (EP 15). CCR shares information about cases only on a need-to-know basis, but cannot guarantee confidentiality.
Sex and gender based violence, including criminal harassment, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence, can be reported to law enforcement. Reporters are urged to preserve any evidence and to also seek medical and counseling services. Law enforcement can assist with filing criminal charges or pursuing a no contact order.
- Pullman
- WSU Police Department | 509-332-2521
- Pullman Police | 509-334-0802
- Tri-Cities
- Richland Police Department | 509-942-7340
- Benton County Sheriff’s Department | 509-786-5615
- Everett
- Everett Police Department | 425-257-8700
- Vancouver
- WSU Vancouver Police Department | 360-546-9001, Text number: 360-690-1527
- City of Vancouver Police Department | 360-487-7400
- Spokane
- WSU Spokane Campus Security | 509-358-7995
- Spokane Police Dept Help Line | 509-411-5980
Washington State University (WSU) encourages students to report incidents of sexual violence without fear of consequences for having possessed or consumed alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the incident. WSU’s primary concern is to ensure the safety of the students involved and gather relevant information so the university can address the student(s)’ concerns. Generally*, WSU will refrain from imposing formal discipline for alcohol or drug use and/or possession under the Standards of Conduct for Students for victims and potential witnesses of sexual violence in order to facilitate reporting and resolution of sexual violence concerns.
This practice will not provide relief from disciplinary action for other alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct (e.g., hazing, theft, drug/alcohol manufacture or distribution). Moreover, students who distribute alcohol and/or drugs that intentionally, or through negligence, contribute to the sexual violence will not be granted the same consideration.
*In rare circumstances, where the Center for Community Standards has concerns that a student’s repeat or severe misuse of alcohol or drugs will result in additional harm if unaddressed, the university may impose care-driven educational sanctions to address those concerns.