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Reporting Process

Oklahoma Baptist University encourages all victims of sexual violence to report such incidents to University Police or the Title IX office, regardless of where the incident took place. Prior to the investigation phase, students will be made aware of institutional sanctions or protective measures (i.e. no contact, restraining, and protective orders), as well as, institutional accommodations (i.e. class schedule, housing arrangements, student events/programs). Student may request accommodations through the Title IX office, and reasonable accommodations will be granted for a specified amount of time.

Reporting to Police

An individual who has experienced an incident of sexual violence by a perpetrator, whether a student or not, may report this to the police. Individuals who file a report can have a support person and/or advocate with them. Reporting to the police can be done by calling 911 or the non-emergency number of either Shawnee Police Department or the OBU Police Department.

  • OBU Campus Police: 405.878.6000
  • Shawnee Police: 911 or 405.273.2121 (non-emergency line)

Reporting a crime is the process of officially documenting what has occurred with the police and does not necessarily mean that an investigation will occur and that criminal charges will be filed. It is ultimately up to the police and the prosecutor to determine if charges will be pursued. A survivor has the right to provide input about what they would like to see happen and has rights within the criminal justice system. More information about victim's rights can be provided by the police and/or prosecutors. Reporting a crime may occur at the hospital, the police station, or the scene of the crime.

Following the report, an investigation may occur. Sexual violence victims, and the accused person, are entitled to be informed of the status of any and all phases of the hearing process, including the outcome. Survivors and accused person(s) may contact University Police or the Title IX office, and may be given updates.

University Police investigate crimes which occur on OBU property, and may be consulted about possible sexual violence incidents. Police will look at the specific behaviors involved and could take a report, begin an investigation, discuss safety planning or offer other thoughts/remedies.

Reporting to Student Conduct

If the alleged perpetrator of sexual violence is a student, survivors can report the incident to the Title IX office. OBU has a grievance process for incidents of misconduct involving OBU students, and this process can be discussed with the Title IX Coordinator without filing an official complaint.

The Title IX Coordinator can be consulted about a situation, take a complaint/report and initiate an investigation. To learn more about this process, refer to the Title IX policy in the appendix of the Student Handbook.

If a student is found in violation of the Title IX Policy or Student Code of Conduct, there are a range of possible sanctions from an official reprimand to expulsion. Depending on the facts of the case, sanctions are designed to address the behavior and are designed to be restorative and educational in nature.

All information is kept private, and notifications of the findings are provided to both the accused student and the person who filed the complaint. However, this finding is part of the private record of the accused student and can only be attained through a subpoena.

Individuals who file a complaint and go through this process may have a support person with them. Assistance in filing a complaint can be provided by the Title IX office, Campus Life office, or a member of the Residential Life staff.

More information on the Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

Retaliation

No University employee or student shall retaliate in any way against a person for making a complaint, testifying, assisting, or participating in any manner in an investigation, or grievance proceeding. Retaliatory actions which are prohibited include, but are not limited to, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination of any kind. Any person may report retaliation to the University's Title IX Coordinator.