Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

The University's Addressing Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, family medical or genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status (which includes active duty service members, reserve service members, and dependents), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Please note that sexual harassment and gender-based harassment is prohibited by a separate University policy, the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

The University also prohibits retaliation which is adverse or negative action taken against an individual because they:

1. complained about discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under the DHR Policy;
2. assisted, testified in, participated, or refused to participate in an investigation, resolution process, or other proceeding related to a complaint of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation 
3. requested an accommodation for disability, pregnancy, or religion.

The University’s Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (EOCR), which enforces these policies, provides detailed information on the EOCR website, including how to access confidential and other relevant University resources and options for resolution.

Contact Information

Discrimination Harassment Retaliation Team
Office Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (EOCR)
O’Neil Hall
P.O. Box 400219
Charlottesville, VA 22904
(434) 924-3200
[email protected]

If you would like immediate assistance:

• Students: You may contact the Dean on Call at (434) 924-7133 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.); after hours, you may contact the University Police Department at (434) 924-7166 and ask them to refer you to the Dean on Call.
• Employees: The Faculty and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP) provides crisis and care coordination. You may contact FEAP at 434-243-2643 during and after business hours. 

If you are not a University student or employee, you may report discrimination, harassment, or retaliation by a current University student, faculty, or staff member by contacting the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.