Civil Rights Compliance

University Reporting

• Who Can I Talk To On-Campus?
  Disclosure of sexual misconduct to many members of the University community, all employees that are not specifically designated as confidential, will require the incident to be reported to the Title IX Coordinator.

  • To learn about responsible employees at CWU, visit the "Responsible Employees" page.

  If you are unsure about contacting the Title IX Coordinator or initiating an investigative and/or resolution process, consider contacting on or off-campus confidential resources outlined below.

• Report Sexual Misconduct to the University

  Use the Concern and Support (reporting) form to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator.

• Anonymous Reporting for Students

  CWU students may report sexual misconduct anonymously using the Concern and Support (reporting) form.

  • When submitting the report, click the “Remain Anonymous” option under “Background Information”. If “Background Information” is not included on the reporting form, it is likely that you are logged in to the Guardian portal with your CWU credentials. To complete an anonymous report, you must log out of the Guardian portal.

  Central Washington University employees that are not designated as confidential may NOT complete an anonymous report.

• What Happens After an Incident is Reported to the University?

  To learn more about what happens after a University report is made, visit the "What Happens After a Sexual Misconduct Report" page.

Reporting to Law Enforcement

• Law Enforcement Reporting Options

  Any University community member that has experienced sexual misconduct has various options regarding contacting law enforcement:

  • You can choose not to notify law enforcement. You can utilize a confidential resource if you are unsure about whether to report to law enforcement and want to learn more. For more information about on or off-campus confidential resources, see the “Confidential Resources” section below.
  • You can utilize University resources and/or the Title IX Coordinator to receive assistance in notifying appropriate law enforcement agencies. If you choose to notify appropriate law enforcement agencies, a University or community confidential advocate can be present for support during any meetings with law enforcement.
  • You can also contact your local law enforcement agencies to report sexual misconduct, anonymously or formally, and may be directed to another law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the incident. Jurisdiction is dependent upon where an incident occurred and/or where the involved parties reside. The law enforcement agency may provide you with University or local resources following your report.
• Local Law Enforcement Contact Information

  University Police and Public Safety

  • 1211 N Wildcat Way
  • CWU Ellensburg Campus
  • 509-963-2359
  • Emergency- 911
  • After Hours Non-Emergency- 509-925-8534

  Ellensburg Police Department

  • 100 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg, WA 98926
  • 509-962-7280
  • Emergency- 911

  Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office

  • 307 W. Umptanum Rd., Ellensburg, WA 98926
  • 509-962-7525
  • Emergency- 911

  CWU Centers-Local Law Enforcement

  Please contact your local law enforcement, as well as your local information line or crisis line, for resources and assistance specific to your area. If you need assistance finding or understanding local resources specific to reporting to law enforcement and/or legal intervention, please contact University Police and Public Safety and/or Civil Rights Compliance.

• Preserving Physical Evidence

  If someone has recently experienced sexual misconduct, the University encourages community members to preserve evidence even if you are unsure about reporting to the University or filing criminal charges.

  Preserving physical and documentary evidence is important as it may assist in obtaining a protective order or proving that an incident occurred in criminal case or University investigative process. Please consider taking the following steps to preserve evidence, if appropriate:

  • Avoid drinking, bathing, showering, brushing your teeth, using mouthwash, or combing your hair.
  • Avoid changing your clothes. If you have already changed your clothes, place your clothing and other items (sheets, blankets) in a brown paper bag.
  • You should seek medical assistance within 72 hours of the incident to receive proper care and so that any physical evidence can be preserved. Medical assistance can include treatment for injuries, as well as preventative treat for STIs and pregnancy testing.
  • The University encourages community members to go to the emergency room of local hospitals and request a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The SANE will conduct a forensic examination as well as collect physical and documentary evidence. If Crime Victim's Compensation paperwork is completed then SANE exams are free of charge, even if you choose not to notify law enforcement or anonymously report to anonymously. Requesting a SANE and completing an examination does NOT mean that you must file a police report. Evidence can be anonymously preserved for a set period if you decide you want to use it later.
  • The Washington State Crime Victim’s Compensation Program may be able to cover all, if not most, medical costs when a crime is reported to the police and fulfills other program requirements.

  In all cases of sexual misconduct, University community members are encouraged to preserve other evidence, including but not limited to handwritten or electronic communications and photographs of the incident or physical injuries. If you are willing and able, document everything you can recall about the sexual misconduct incident as you are able to recall it.

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• On-Campus Confidential Resources for Students

  • P.A.T.H. Confidential Advocacy
  • Student Counseling Services
  • Student Health Services

• Off-Campus Confidential Resources for Students and Employees

  • ASPEN Victim Advocacy Services (Ellensburg)
  • Comprehensive Healthcare (Ellensburg)
  • Kittitas Valley Healthcare (Kittitas County)

• CWU Centers-Local Confidential Resources

  Each CWU Center campus will have varied local resources, including closest medical care or emergency room, law enforcement agencies, and victim advocacy services. Please utilize local information or crisis services (e.g.; rape crisis, victim advocacy, domestic violence shelter) for resources specific to your area.

  If you need assistance finding or understanding local resources specific to sexual violence or misconduct, please contact P.A.T.H. or Civil Rights Compliance.