Boston College seeks to foster a campus environment that supports its educational mission and is free from exploitation and intimidation, as well as discrimination based upon gender. Sexual misconduct of any kind, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking, is antithetical to the mission of Boston College and the values it espouses and will be responded to accordingly.
The University strives to comply with all civil rights laws, including, without limitation Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), and has established a policy to address sexual harassment in accordance with regulations promulgated under Title IX.
Boston College Resource and Policy Information
- Student Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment Response and Grievance Policy
- University Title IX Harassment Policy
- Boston College Title IX Training Material
- Boston College Campus Sexual Violence Response and Prevention Program
- Sexual Misconduct Guide for Faculty & Staff
- Consensual Relationships Policy
Requests for a hardcopy of the policy should be directed to Patricia Lowe, Associate Vice President, University Title IX /ADA Coordinator at patricia.lowe@bc.edu
Incident Reporting
Reports will be kept confidential to the extent possible unless it requires conduct or administrative action. If you have any questions about how to report, how the information is used or other questions, please contact Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Timothy Cochrane or Associate Vice President, University Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Patricia Lowe at patricia.lowe@bc.edu.
Why Report?
Reporting allows the University to directly outreach to impacted students to discuss their support needs individually. Additionally, all reported incidents are documented in a database that is assessed continuously for trends and other critical information that contributes to the University’s efforts in fostering a positive campus climate. Ultimately, the information collected through reports is utilized to educate our community and ultimately better enable the University to prevent this kind of behavior and to address it properly when it occurs.
Faculty & Staff
Students
Community-Based Resources
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
Provides free and confidential support services to students and employees, including crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, information, and referral.
24-hour Hotline: 1-800-841-8371
Domestic Violence and RESPOND, Inc.
Provides confidential support services to students and employees, including crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, information, and referral.
Support Line: 617-623-5900
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, offering free, confidential support services 24/7 by phone, chat, or text. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local service providers across the country.
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
Provides comprehensive and confidential support services to students and employees, including crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, information, and referral.
Hotline: 1-800-899-4000
Victim Rights Law Center Inc.
Provides free, comprehensive legal services for sexual assault victims.
Support line: 617-399-6720
University Title IX Coordinators
Boston College has several individuals who serve as Title IX coordinators. These individuals serve as resources for students, faculty, and staff within the Boston College community and oversee the University's response to Title IX complaints.
Confidential Resource Provider (CRP) For Students
Monica Mascolo, LCSW
Monica.Mascolo@bc.edu
617-552-2735