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These forms of conduct undermine Yale’s mission and our commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging. </p> <p>What is a protected characteristic? </p> <p>Under the Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, protected characteristics include:</p> <ul><li>Sex</li> <li>Sexual orientation </li> <li>Gender identity or expression</li> <li>Race</li> <li>Color</li> <li>National or ethnic origin</li> <li>Religion</li> <li>Age</li> <li>Disability</li> <li>Protected veterans</li> <li>Membership in any other protected classes as set forth in Connecticut and federal law (“protected characteristics”).</li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-component-width="site" data-component-alignment="left" class="accordion" data-embedded-components> <div class="accordion__inner"> <ul style="display: none" aria-label="Section controls" class="accordion__controls"> <li class="item"> <button aria-expanded="false" class="accordion__toggle-all">Expand All <svg class="accordion__icon" > <use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/atomic/node_modules/@yalesites-org/component-library-twig/dist/icons.svg#angle-down"></use> </svg> </button> </li> </ul> <div> <div> <div data-accordion-expanded="true" class="accordion-item" > <h2 class="accordion-item__heading"> <button aria-expanded="true" class="accordion-item__toggle"> Options and Support <svg class="accordion-item__icon" aria-hidden="true" role="img" > <use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/atomic/node_modules/@yalesites-org/component-library-twig/dist/icons.svg#angle-down"></use> </svg> </button> </h2> <div class="accordion-item__content"> <div data-component-width="site" data-component-alignment="center" data-component-variation="default" class="text-field"> <div class="text-field__inner"> <div class="text"> <div data-component-width="site" data-component-alignment="left" data-component-variation="default" class="inner-text-field"> <div class="inner-text-field__inner"> <div class="text"> <p>If you have experienced discrimination or harassment, have concerns about retaliation, witnessed a situation, or just need to talk, we encourage you to seek support. A good first step is to contact either your Discrimination and Harassment Resource Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, or the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). These resources will work with you to explore potential options such as:</p> <ul><li><strong>Supportive Measures</strong>: Services which may include but are not limited to: extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments, modifications of work or class schedules, no contact agreements, and educational conversations.<br /> </li> <li><strong>Resolution Pathways</strong>: <ul><li><strong>Informal or Alternative Resolution</strong>: Processes for resolving concerns without the need for an investigation. </li> <li><strong>Investigations</strong>: Investigations may occur if the facts as presented could violate Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment and the matter is unable otherwise to be resolved.<br /> </li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Education and Training</strong>: Trainings for individuals and groups on resources and reporting options, Yale policies, bystander intervention, promoting inclusive environments, and more.<br /> </li> <li><strong>Referrals</strong> to counseling and emotional support resources</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-accordion-expanded="true" class="accordion-item" > <h2 class="accordion-item__heading"> <button aria-expanded="true" class="accordion-item__toggle"> Reporting and Assistance <svg class="accordion-item__icon" aria-hidden="true" role="img" > <use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/atomic/node_modules/@yalesites-org/component-library-twig/dist/icons.svg#angle-down"></use> </svg> </button> </h2> <div class="accordion-item__content"> <div data-component-width="site" data-component-alignment="center" data-component-variation="default" class="text-field"> <div class="text-field__inner"> <div class="text"> <div data-component-width="site" data-component-alignment="left" data-component-variation="default" class="inner-text-field"> <div class="inner-text-field__inner"> <div class="text"> <p>When you have concerns or questions, you have a range of choices for reporting and assistance. You can reach out to any of the resources below to report a concern or to explore your options. <br /> </p> <h4>Discrimination and Harassment Resource Coordinators (DHRCs) </h4> <p><a href="https://dhr.yale.edu">https://dhr.yale.edu</a> </p> <p>DHRCs have been identified by the Dean of each graduate/professional school and Yale College as individuals with the responsibility to consult with members of the community about any concerns and questions related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. <br /> </p> <h4>Deputy Title IX Coordinators </h4> <p><a href="https://titleix.yale.edu">https://titleix.yale.edu</a> </p> <p>Deputy Title IX Coordinators have been identified by the Dean of each graduate/professional school and Yale College as individuals with the responsibility to consult with members of the community about any concerns or questions regarding sex- or gender based discrimination, including sexual misconduct. <br /> </p> <h4>The Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA) </h4> <p><a href="mailto:equity@yale.edu">equity@yale.edu</a> • <a href="https://oiea.yale.edu">https://oiea.yale.edu</a> </p> <p>OIEA administers Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment to ensure equitable and inclusive learning and working environments. This includes: response to concerns of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation, accommodations for faculty with disabilities, religious accommodations, and providing educational workshops and trainings.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-accordion-expanded="true" class="accordion-item" > <h2 class="accordion-item__heading"> <button aria-expanded="true" class="accordion-item__toggle"> Counseling and Emotional Support Resources <svg class="accordion-item__icon" aria-hidden="true" role="img" > <use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/atomic/node_modules/@yalesites-org/component-library-twig/dist/icons.svg#angle-down"></use> </svg> </button> </h2> <div class="accordion-item__content"> <div data-component-width="site" data-component-alignment="center" data-component-variation="default" class="text-field"> <div class="text-field__inner"> <div class="text"> <div data-component-width="site" data-component-alignment="left" data-component-variation="default" class="inner-text-field"> <div class="inner-text-field__inner"> <div class="text"> <h2>Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education Center (SHARE) </h2> <p><a href="https://sharecenter.yale.edu">https://sharecenter.yale.edu</a> </p> <p>Available to all members of the Yale community SHARE has professional counselors who are available to provide information, support, and advocacy to any member of the Yale community who may be dealing with sexual misconduct of any kind. SHARE is available on weekdays during regular business hours and has a 24/7 on-call service for time-sensitive matters afterhours and on weekends/holidays (203-432-2000). <br /> </p> <h2>Mental Health and Counseling (MHC) </h2> <p><a href="https://yalehealth.yale.edu/department/mentalhealth-counseling">https://yalehealth.yale.edu/department/mentalhealth-counseling</a> </p> <p>Available to Yale students </p> <p>MHC is committed to addressing Yale students’ psychological concerns and helping them achieve their intellectual and personal goals. Individual and group counseling sessions are available. To contact MHC, call 203-432-0290. </p> <h2>Employee Wellbeing Solutions</h2> <p>Yale’s Personal Wellness Signature Benefits provide eligible staff, faculty, post-doctoral associates, and their household members up to six free confidential counseling sessions per issue—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For inquiries, call 866-416-6586. 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