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"/> </div> <div class="home-hero-content"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="editor-content"> <h1>Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct</h1> <p>Questions? Need help? Contact Us:</p> <p><a href="tel:+13014051142" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Call 301-405-1142 </a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_text"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--260"> <h2>Office Overview</h2><p>The Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) administers the University of Maryland's non-discrimination policies and works to foster a learning and working environment free from <a href="/sexual-misconduct/prohibited-conduct-definitions">all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct</a>. </p><p>OCRSM administers <a href="https://policies.umd.edu/section/2240/">University policies and procedures</a> prohibiting and addressing discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_button_set"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="btn-set" id="umd_terp_paragraph--911"> <a href="/contact" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Contact Us </a> <a href="/title-ix-non-discrimination-notice" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> TITLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_alerts"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="alerts bg-red" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1025"> <h2 class="alerts-heading">Health-Related Precautions</h2> <div class="alert" role="alert"> <div class="alert-content"> <style type="text/css">.covid-alert .btn { background: #e21833; border-color: #ffffff; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 1em; } .covid-alert .btn:hover, .covid-alert .btn:focus { background: #ffffff; border-color: #e21833; color: #e21833; } </style> <div class="covid-alert"> <p>The Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) supports the University of Maryland’s commitment to a working and learning environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. OCRSM staff continue to practice the suggested health-related precautions. OCRSM staff remain available for scheduled appointments. </p> <h3>To speak with an OCRSM staff member</h3> <p><a class="btn" href="tel:3014051142 ">Call 301-405-1142</a> <a class="btn" href="mailto:titleixcoordinator@umd.edu">Email titleixcoordinator@umd.edu</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_image"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="image-bg image-bg-default" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1184"> <figure> <div class="image-media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-03/OCRSM%20Annual%20Student%20Sexual%20Misconduct%20Report%202022-23.png?itok=YTjF8AQt" alt="OCRSM Annual Student Sexual Misconduct Report 2022-23.png"/> </div> <figcaption> Image Description: Graphic created by the Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct with a purple background and the title "2022-23 Annual Student Sexual Misconduct Report" above instructions on how to access the report. 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