Administrators may wish to consult with the Coordinator or any of the Advisors prior to investigating or otherwise responding to any situation involving alleged harassment. While counseling is not considered a sanction, it may be offered or required in combination with sanctions. Where alcohol is involved in the sexual harassment, such counseling may include an alcohol abuse program. If students or student groups are guilty of sexual harassment any of the sanctions set forth in the University Judicial Code may also be invoked. Education The best way to deal with sexual harassment is to prevent it.
Education is essential to eliminating sexual harassment.
Washington University has developed an ongoing training program. Please call a Sexual Harassment Response Coordinator or Advisor to find out more about these programs, what sexual harassment is, how to respond to it, and what to do when someone asks for advice about sexual harassment. All appointments are subject to change.