Report an incident

File a report

File a report with the Title IX Office: Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form

To file a formal complaint: contact the Office of Institutional Equity

Confidential support: Talk to someone confidentially

Help a friend: Learn about options for supporting someone else

 

What to expect when filing a report

Have questions about the reporting process? Contact a Civil Rights Intake Coordinator in the Office of Institutional Equity.

Reporting to the University

Ohio State has designated the Title IX coordinator to oversee complaints of sexual misconduct at the university. An individual who has experienced sexual misconduct has the right to choose whether to report the incident to Ohio State's Title IX coordinator or Deputy Title IX coordinators for assistance. The Title IX coordinator and Deputy Title IX coordinators are specially trained to work with individuals who report sexual misconduct and have knowledge about on- and off-campus resources, services, and options — including the availability of interim protective measures and accommodations.

All university employees (including student employees) are obligated to report incidents of sexual misconduct of which they become aware, unless they have a recognized confidentiality privilege. See the university's Sexual Misconduct Policy for more information.

Please call or email Ohio State's Office of Institutional Equity to set up a meeting if you have a complaint involving sexual misconduct. You can also call for general information.

Please Note: The Title IX coordinator and Office of Institutional Equity are not a confidential source of support. While they will address your complaint with sensitivity and will keep your information as private as possible, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. For confidential resources, please contact a confidential counselor.

Learn more about how reports of sexual misconduct are handled by reviewing the Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Electronic and Anonymous Reporting

You also may file a report about sexual misconduct using the appropriate links below. While anonymous complaints are accepted, the university's ability to investigate and respond to anonymous complaints is limited.

To File a Report Electronically

Individuals may use this form to electronically file a report of sexual misconduct with the university's Title IX Office: Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form.

Reporting to Police

The Ohio State University encourages individuals to report incidents of sexual misconduct to University Police or local police. Timely reporting to the police is an important factor in successful investigation and prosecution of crimes, including sexual violence crimes, and may lead to the arrest of an offender or aid in the investigation of other incidents.

An individual who has experienced sexual misconduct has the right to choose whether to file a police report. Filing a police report can result in the investigation of whether sexual violence or related crimes occurred and the prosecution of those crimes against a perpetrator, depending on the wishes of the victim/survivor. Reporting the incident to police or University Police does not mean an individual is obligated to participate in an investigation.

Suggestions regarding: Preserving Evidence
Regardless of whether an incident of sexual misconduct is reported to the police or the University, Ohio State strongly encourages individuals who have experienced sexual misconduct to preserve evidence to the greatest extent possible, as this will best maintain all legal options for the in the future.

The Ohio State University Police Department has officers who are specially trained to work with individuals reporting sexual violence. Further, University Police has a written guarantee for sexual violence survivors that reflects its primary concern for survivors and emphasizes sensitivity and privacy. University Police can also assist in reviewing options with survivors and identifying and facilitating support resources related to:

Reports of sexual misconduct made to University Police will automatically be reported to the Title IX coordinator regardless of whether the individual who experienced the sexual misconduct chooses to pursue criminal charges. Title IX will contact the individual with rights and options, but there is no obligation to respond to any outreach or to participate in a university investigation.

The Ohio State University Police Department
Columbus Campus

Blankenship Hall
901 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus OH 43210
Phone: 614-292-2121 (non-emergency)

For emergencies, dial 9-1-1

Off-Campus Reporting

Crimes occurring off campus in Columbus should be reported to the City of Columbus Police 9-1-1 (emergency) or 614-645-4545 (non-emergency). Crimes occurring off campus in other communities should be reported to the local police agencies.

Upper Arlington Police at 9-1-1 (emergency) or 614-459-2800 (non-emergency).

Clinton Township Police at 9-1-1 (emergency) or 614-471-1479 (non-emergency).

Grandview Heights Police at 9-1-1 (emergency) or 614-488-7901 (non-emergency).