Sexual Assault/Harassment Policy Statement

Sexual violence touches everyone's life in many different ways. It affects us all, regardless of your age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, class, or national origin. Sexual violence can encompass a variety of experiences a person may have, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and can happen with someone you have just met, with an intimate partner, or with a stranger.

Talking about these issues can be very challenging. However, you are not alone, there are people who are here to help. This publications is intended to help you recognize misconduct of a sexual nature, to provide information about options and resources available as it relates to medical, legal, and counseling or support services, and to identify some tips to help reduce the risk of sexual assault. We encourage you to read this information, review it periodically so you will remember it, and keep this document for future reference.

• Download the Surviving Sexual Assault: NYU Policies and Procedures Concerning Sexual Assault 2006-2007 (pdf)
• Download the Anti-Harrassment Policy and Complaint Procedures 2006-2007 (pdf)