The University encourages stakeholders to report hazing to support affected parties, support cultural change, and educate our community about the dangers of this behavior.
Keys to reporting a concern:
If you believe you have witnessed or been a victim of hazing, you have the right to report it to the University. You can use the online reporting form or make an anonymous report via text. A member of the Hazing Prevention and Response Team may contact you to follow up and gain additional information.
Information to include:
- What happened?
- Who is involved (student and/or organization)?
- When/where the hazing occurred?
- Whether the hazing is ongoing?can
You can upload text messages, social media posts, videos, and other relevant documents directly.
How to report hazing concerns:
Report a concern
- In emergencies, please contact the police by dialing 9-1-1. UWPD can also be reached at their non-emergency number, 206-685-8973.
- If you have concerns about your safety or the safety of others, please call SafeCampus at听206-685-SAFE (7233), available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.,听Monday through Friday.
- Select your campus below to file a hazing report.
Anonymous Reporting
UW now offers anonymous reporting of student or organization misconduct for hazing behavior or incidents, funded by the Student Technology Fee. You can text a report, including photos or videos, send an email, or use WhatsApp; your information will be confidential and anonymous. UW will not know your name, phone number/email address unless you share it with us. 听
Use a mobile device with SMS capabilities to text 206-203-3435听to begin your anonymous report. A UW staff member will guide you through the anonymous reporting process during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.听
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- Text 206-203-3435听(include any photos or videos you would like to submit as evidence) 听
- For email –听 hazingreport@washington.realresponse.com听
- An automated response will be sent to confirm receipt of your report.听听
- You may receive a response text from a UW staff member during normal business hours to ask clarifying questions and acknowledge receipt of your report.听听
- A case will be created and will follow the appropriate process for hazing investigations. 听
Frequently asked questions for reporting via text message
RealResponse lets you submit a hazing report to Community Standards and Student Conduct (CSSC) without revealing your identity. When you use RealResponse, you will communicate with a staff member by text, email, or WhatsApp without providing your personal information. This tool reduces barriers to reporting and allows听you to remain anonymous while a staff member helps address your concern.听听
Allowing students to submit reports anonymously is one way we hope to build a positive reporting culture. We know that true anonymity helps students report sensitive issues or concerns without fear of retaliation. 听
Once you submit your report, you will receive an automated response with UW resources should you need them. At the same time, the platform alerts CSSC staff to review your report and take appropriate action or request more information.
RealResponse allows staff members to follow up directly with the reporter if additional information. As a reporter, you can engage as much or as little as you feel comfortable. 听
RealResponse is designed to maintain the confidentiality of reporters and the information they share. UW wants to empower our community to report hazing behavior they witnessed or experienced. Offering confidentiality helps UW build trust in our reporting process and encourages students to come forward with their concerns.听