Information for Participating Parties

Amnesty

You will NOT be disciplined for Liberty Way violations that took place in circumstances where you experienced, witnessed, or committed sexual misconduct. Learn more about amnesty.

See more information on amnesty in the Liberty University Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Retaliation

Retaliation or Interference with the process is an act of intimidation, threat, coercion, discrimination, or any other adverse action or threat thereof against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX, its regulations, or the Policy because of a person’s participation in a protected activity, including filing a report of Prohibited Conduct with the Office of Equal Rights & Title IX.

See more information on Retaliation in the Liberty University Sexual Misconduct Policy

Office of Equal Rights & Title IX Advisors

The advisor’s purpose is to support an individual during the Equal Rights & Title IX complaint resolution processes. An advisor is permitted to accompany the individual to initial intake meetings, interviews, and live hearings.

See more about the purpose of an Equal Rights & Title IX Advisor.

Supportive Measures (PDF)

One of the main purposes of the Office of Equal Rights & Title IX is to provide support and resources to students, staff, and faculty. Supportive measures are designed to restore and preserve access to your education and employment and are available to both complainants and respondents.

Review the supportive measures (PDF) available to you.

Confidential Support

Liberty recognizes that you may wish to keep your concerns confidential. Confidential communications are those communications that cannot be disclosed to another person, without your consent, except under very limited circumstances such as allegations involving the physical or sexual abuse of a child (under the age of 18) or vulnerable adult or an imminent threat to the life of any person. If you desire the details of your experience to be kept confidential, you should speak with a medical professional, professional counselor, minister or other pastoral counselor, or confidential advocate.

View confidential support resources.

Notice of Rights and Options

If you have experienced Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, or Discriminatory Harassment, you have rights and options available to you. To learn more about the Office of Equal Rights & Title IX’s complaint resolution processes, your rights, and supportive measures, please see the documents linked below.

• Sexual Misconduct- Notice of Rights and Options (PDF)
• Discrimination- Notice of Rights and Options (PDF)
• Equal Rights & Title IX Process Flow Chart (PDF)
• Protective Orders in Virginia (PDF)