Report Concerning or Threatening Behavior
To report concerning or threatening behavior, or anyone (student or employee) that may become a threat to themselves or others, click on the link below to initiate a review by the appropriate university department or officials.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or University Police (703) 993-2810
Mandatory Reporting
University students and employees are required to report crimes, concerning behaviors that are potential warnings of future violence to the appropriate university office/official in accordance with federal and state regulations. Reporting is necessary to help the institution intervene when necessary and appropriate and to accurately captures instances of violence to inform ongoing violence prevention efforts.
Report Acts of Violence: University students and employees may report acts of violence in one of four ways:
Threat Assessment Team (TAT)
Report any behavior that appears to be a precursor to violence to TAT. Behaviors that might indicate future violence or harm to oneself include:
Clery Act Crimes – University Police
In accordance with Federal regulations, the following crimes must be reported to University Police by phone (703)993-2810, by email [email protected], or on line by visiting this link.
Report Acts of Violence
Discrimination
To file a complaint, Fill out an intake form, email the Office of Access, Compliance, and Community (OACC) or call the office at (703) 993-8730. Once submitted, you will meet with a member of the ODEI team to discuss your concerns. Upon filing an intake form and meeting with OACC, we will make a threshold determination as to whether the allegation(s) contained in the complaint may constitute a violation of university policy. This threshold determination will be made within five (5) business days of the intake meeting.
Discrimination is any impermissible act or failure to act, based wholly or in part on membership in a protected class, which adversely affects existing privileges, benefits or working conditions and results in the disparate treatment of—or has a disparate impact on—members of the Mason community.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, as well as retaliation against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, and/or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
At George Mason, OACC investigates alleged discrimination based on:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Ethnic National Origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics)
- Sex
- Disability
- Military Status (including veteran status)
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Gender Expression
- Age
- Marital Status
- Pregnancy Status
- Genetic Information
- Any other characteristic protected by law
Mandatory Reporting
Find out which behaviors must be reported to the university in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Report Acts of Violence
University students and employees may report acts of violence in one of four ways. To make a report click here.
Discrimination
Reports acts of discrimination related to race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.
Concerns for Student or Employee
The university investigates concerns about student and employee well-being. To find out more about the process click here.
Immediate Danger
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or (703) 993-2810. If an act of violence has already occurred, click here.
Concern for a Student or Employee
The University is committed to improving community safety through a proactive, collaborative, coordinated, objective, and thoughtful approach to the prevention, identification, assessment, intervention, and management of situations that pose, or may reasonably pose, a threat to the safety and well-being of the campus community.
Upon receipt of a report of concerning behavior, university officials will review the report and determine an appropriate course of action (e.g., intervention, discipline, referral, monitoring, notation, or no action) in accordance with university, state, and federal procedures. Reports will be investigated by a university office or official which may involve, Office of Student Conduct, Human Resources & Payroll, University Police, Title IX Coordinator, or the University’s Threat Assessment Team.
In all cases, the university strives to support those members of our community in distress through support, accommodations, and counseling. In some instances, disciplinary action, suspension, expulsion, arrest, or termination may result from student and employee misconduct. The university makes every effort to ensure equity and fairness throughout an investigation or disciplinary process. Investigations can be lengthy to protect the privacy and rights of all involved.
Due to privacy laws and/or university policy, individuals who report concerning behavior are not privy to the actions taken by the university when a report is received.