What is Sexual Misconduct?

Sexual misconduct is a broad term that encompasses a range of behaviors including sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape. Everyone in a community is affected by sexual misconduct.

By being active bystanders we can all notice the behaviors and warning signs and help our friends, fellow students, visitors and community members by creating a community where people are respected and cared for.

Victims of sexual assault or other violence should be encouraged to obtain immediate medical attention by contacting the UMass Dartmouth Department of Public Safety or accessing other resources on or off campus including University Health Services, the Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality, and/or the Counseling Center.

File a report

On-campus

For support filing police reports and complaints on campus, contact the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality at 508.910.6567.

UMassD Police
Emergency line: 508.999.9191

Student Affairs
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
508.910.6402

Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
508.999.9293

Off-campus

For support filing police reports and complaints off campus, The Women's Center Inc. (for the SouthCoast) is available at 508.996.3343.

Dartmouth Police
508.910.1700

Fall River Police
508.676.8511

New Bedford Police
508.991.6340

Westport Police
508.636.1122