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depends on circumstances such as the severity, persistence and/or pervasiveness of the conduct
and the type, frequency and duration of the conduct.
Harassing
conduct may take many forms
including, but not limited to, offensive jokes, slurs, epithets or name calling, physical assaults or
threats, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, offensive objects or pictures, and
interference or impediment with academic status, academic performance, education, living or
work environment, work status or work performance.
Suffolk University also prohibits sexual harassment, which is addressed in The Suffolk
University Policy Against Sexual Misconduct, located
http://www.suffolk.edu/studenthandbook/17840.php.What is a Bias Incident?
A bias incident is an act of conduct, speech or expression of bigotry, harassment or intimidation
that one could reasonably conclude is directed at an individual or a group because of that
individual or group’s actual or perceived
race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status. A
bias incident can be a form of harassment.
What is a Hate Crime?
A hate crime is any criminal offense committed against an individual or a group, which is motivated in
whole or in part by the alleged perpetrator’s bias against a race, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex,
disability or sexual orientation. Hate crimes may include threatened, attempted, or actual crimes and
include, but are not limited to, assault and battery, vandalism or other destruction of property, or verbal
threats of physical harm.
Confidentiality
The University will treat information it receives with appropriate sensitivity. However, the University
cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality in all situations.
If you are a student and you want to speak confidentially about discrimination or harassment, including a
bias incident or a hate crime, you may speak with the professional counselors in the University
Counseling, Health and Wellness Center and the University Chaplain or Catholic Priest in the University
Interfaith Center. Contact information for these resources as well as Non-Confidential Reporting options
are listed below.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OPTIONS
STUDENT-ONLY RESOURCES
Counseling, Health and Wellness Center
Professional Counselors
73 Tremont Street, 5th floor