Reporting Options

Any member of the USI community who believes that they have experienced discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual exploitation in violation of Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy or the Sexual Harassment Policy is encouraged to report the incident(s) as soon as possible. While reporting is encouraged, Complainant’s have the right to report or not report the incident to the University and/or to law enforcement.

As you consider these reporting options, please keep this important information in mind:

Filing a report or disclosing a concern is NOT the same as filing a formal complaint with the Title IX Coordinator.
Supportive measures are available to you regardless of filing a formal complaint. If a formal complaint is filed, supportive measures are available throughout the resolution process.

Reporting to Law Enforcement

Public Safety (Available for Emergency or After-Hours Reporting)

From your cell phone or outside line: 812-492-7777
From campus phones: Ext 7777

Indiana State Police (ISP) District 35 Police Post

19411 Highway 41 North
Evansville, IN 47725
Telephone: 812-867-2079 or 800-852-3970

Reporting to the University

Chelsea Givens
Title IX Coordinator & Affirmative Action Officer
Title.IX@USI.edu or ccgivens@usi.edu
812-464-1703

Online Reporting Options

Online reports may be made by submitting the form found here.
Please note that this reporting option allows for reports to be made anonymously.

Responsible Employees

The University has classified Responsible Employees as any employee who is not a Confidential Employee. Responsible Employees include, but are not limited to, faculty and staff, those with supervisory responsibilities, advisors to student organizations, Public Safety officers and staff, the Dean of Students Office, those in USI Housing and Residence Life including resident assistants, Athletics staff, and all employees serving as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) when any disclosures to them are made in their capacity as an employee. Additionally, assigned deputies from the Sheriff’s office are also considered Responsible Employees. In limited circumstances, a Confidential Employee may be considered a Responsible Employees if they receive details about an incident of sexual harassment outside of their role as a Confidential Employee.

The above persons are not confidential and must immediately report to the Title IX Office all relevant details about an incident of sexual harassment that involves any community member. These details include the names of the Complainant and Respondent, witnesses, dates, times, locations of the incident. All reports involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking made to Responsible Employees will be referred to the Title IX Coordinator so that Supportive Measures may be offered, and rights and options can be explained.

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Confidential Options

The following persons and organizations are confidential for purposes of reporting sexual harassment. Reports made to these resources will not result in a report being made to the Title IX Coordinator.

USI Health Center
Health Professions 0091
Telephone 812-465-1250

Counseling and Psychological Service (CAPS)
Orr Center 1051
Telephone: 812-464-1867

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Standard.
Flyer - PDF

Albion Fellows Bacon Center
P.O. Box 3164
Evansville, IN 47731
Telephone for Domestic Violence: 812-422-5622
Telephone for Sexual Assault: 812-424-7273
Toll-free: 800-339-7752

YWCA Evansville
118 Vine Street
Evansville, IN 47708
Telephone: 812-422-1191 or 866-367-9922

Holly's House
750 North Park Drive
Evansville, IN 47710
Telephone: 812-437-7233

Lampion Center
655 South Hebron Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
Telephone: 812-471-1776

Southwestern (Behavioral Health)
415 Mulberry Street
Evansville, IN 47713
Telephone: 812-423-7791
24 Hour Suicide Hotline: 812-422-1100

National confidential resources (available 24/7) include, but are not limited to: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) which operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) and an online chat with a trained staff member; and National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1- 800-799-7233 or TTY at 1-800-787-3224 with an online chat option.