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Cornell’s primary concern is health and safety.  Individuals who believe that they have experienced gender-based harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, or other forms of sexual misconduct should seek immediate assistance.

Resources designated as “confidential” will not report any information to the Cornell Office of Civil Rights.  These conversations are kept strictly confidential and, except in extreme, rare circumstances, will not be shared without explicit permission.

Cornell is a caring community.  For resources and information on Cornell’s Sexual Harassment and Assault – Response and Education (“SHARE”), please see the SHARE website.

  • Medical Assistance

    An individual who experiences sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, or other forms of sexual misconduct is strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical assistance. Students…

  • Immigration/Visa Resources

    The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows an abused spouse or child of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident  or an abused parent of a U.S. Citizen to self-petition…

  • New York City-Based Resources

    To learn more about supportive resources available in New York City, please visit: Crime Victims Treatment Center Phone: 212.523.4728Website: https://www.cvtcnyc.org/ Cornell Tech Safety and Security Phone: 646.971.3611Email: support@tech.cornell.eduWebsite: https://security.tech.cornell.edu/ Mount Sinai West Hospital…

  • Non-Cornell Assistance

    State Universities of New York (SUNY) maintains a list of regional and state-wide Non-Cornell affiliated resources, including confidential resources and 24-hour resources.

  • Order of Protection

    Orders of Protection are court orders and, thus, the University is not able to issue them. However, the Cornell University Police Department (CUPD) will assist both the respondent…

  • SHARE Office

    Cornell’s Sexual Harassment and Assault – Response and Education (“SHARE”) website provides important and timely information to the Cornell community about sexual harassment, assault, gender discrimination and other related forms…

  • Supportive Measures

    Cornell offers a range of resources, support services, and measures to protect the safety and well-being of the complainant, the respondent, and the community and to promote an…

  • Selected Laws and Regulations

    In accordance with all applicable laws and pursuant to its own policies and procedures, Cornell University prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment in its programs and activities, through Cornell…

  • Education & Training

    Addressing Discrimination and Harassment Based on Race, Color, or National Origin (Including Shared Ancestry) COCR partnered with the Office of General Counsel to create an online training that…

  • Volunteer with COCR

    Are you a Cornell faculty or staff member interested in civil rights, equity, and administrative processes? Do you have the ability to be neutral and impartial while also…

  • Confidential Resources

    The university offers a number of confidential resources for individuals who are looking for support, or an opportunity to consider next steps, who need care or who may…