Numerous options for reporting harassment or sexual misconduct exist for students, staff and postdoctoral appointees, and faculty at Duke. The Office of Institutional Equity has consolidated information in one place to help members of the Duke community know where to report and find support. Below, you will find a list of options and resources catered specifically for students, staff, or faculty. You can also learn about OIE's reporting process here.
For emergencies, please contact Duke Police at 919-684-2444 or dial 9-1-1, which connects you to Duke Police on campus phones and Durham Police from all other phones in Durham.
If you have an urgent concern about yourself or another student after 5:00pm, call the Dean on Call at 984-287-0300
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct refers to all forms of sexual- or gender-based harassment, sexual or gender violence, sexual exploitation, relationship violence (domestic violence and dating violence), and sex- or gender-based stalking. All forms of sexual misconduct—whether committed by student, faculty, staff, or others—are prohibited at Duke.
If you believe you are being subjected to sexual misconduct by a Duke undergraduate, graduate or professional student, please call the Office of Student Conduct 919-684-6938, or email conduct@duke.edu. You may also report an incident online.
To report concerns about a Duke staff member (including fellows, postdocs, and residents, faculty member, vendor or contractor, call the Office for Institutional Equity at 919-684-8222 or email oie-help@duke.edu.
Confidential Resources
A student can discuss a concern with the following confidential offices and the information will not be reported to the Office of Student Conduct or the Office for Institutional Equity:
- Student Health | 919-681-9355
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) | 919-660-1000
- Gender Violence Prevention: 984-569-0592 | GVICoordinator@duke.edu
- Clergy (acting as clergy in their professional role at Duke)
- Duke Office of the Ombuds
- Key contact for students at the Office of the Ombuds (excluding School of Medicine): Keegan Cary | 919-503-0917 | ombuds@duke.edu
- Ombuds for School of Medicine Students and Post-Doctoral Appointees: Jean Spaulding, M.D. | 919-668-3326 | ombudsman@mc.duke.edu
- Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) | 919-403-6562 (English) | 919-519-3735 (Spanish) | crisisline@durhamcrisisresponse.org
- Duke Speak Up Reporting | Submit Online Form | 800-826-8109
Nonconfidential Resources
Your School and departmental HR professionals serve as an available resource to assist you, or contact your corresponding OIE Liaison.
Reporting an Incident
Use the confidential online Incident Reporting tool to provide OIE with preliminary information concerning incidents of protected status harassment, discrimination and related misconduct involving students, faculty, or staff. OIE will respond to all submissions regardless of the nature of the report, and will forward it to the office responsible for addressing it, as appropriate. Though the form may be submitted anonymously, Duke University cannot provide supportive measures (such as academic accommodations, no-contact orders, safe housing options, changes of work schedules) with anonymous submissions. In addition, anonymous reports may also impact the University's ability to investigate and/or take disciplinary action
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct refers to all forms of sexual- or gender-based harassment, sexual or gender violence, sexual exploitation, relationship violence (domestic violence and dating violence), and sex- or gender-based stalking. All forms of sexual misconduct—whether committed by student, faculty, staff, or others—are prohibited at Duke.
If you believe you are being subjected to sexual misconduct by a Duke undergraduate, graduate or professional student, please call the Office of Student Conduct 919-684-6938, or email conduct@duke.edu. You may also report an incident online.
To report concerns about a Duke staff member (including fellows, postdocs, and residents), faculty member, vendor or contractor, call the Office for Institutional Equity at 919-684-8222 or email oie-help@duke.edu.
Confidential Resources
A staff member can discuss a concern with the following confidential offices and the information will not be reported to the Office of Student Conduct or the Office for Institutional Equity:
- Personal Assistance Service (PAS) | 919-416-1727 | dukepas@duke.edu
- Clergy (acting as clergy in their professional role at Duke)
- Duke Office of the Ombuds
- Ombuds for All Faculty & Staff: Jessica Kuchta-Miller | 919-864-1032 | jessica.kuchta-miller@duke.edu
- Ombuds for School of Medicine Students and Post-Doctoral Appointees: Jean Spaulding, M.D. | 919-668-3326 | ombudsman@mc.duke.edu
- Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) | 919-403-6562 (English) | 919-519-3735 (Spanish) | crisisline@durhamcrisisresponse.org
- Integrity in Action - Duke Health Compliance Program | 1-800-826-8109
Nonconfidential Resources
- HR Staff & Labor Relations | University: 919-684-2808 | Duke Health: 919-684-5557
- Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance (OARC) | 919-613-7630 | oarc@duke.edu
- Duke Health Integrity Line and Duke Speak Up Program | 1-800-826-8109 | Speak Up Online Form
In addition to the resources above, your School and departmental HR professionals are also an available resource to assist you or you may contact your corresponding OIE Liaison.
Reporting an Incident
Use the confidential online Incident Reporting tool to provide OIE with preliminary information concerning incidents of protected status harassment, discrimination and related misconduct involving students, faculty, or staff. OIE will respond to all submissions regardless of the nature of the report, and will forward it to the office responsible for addressing it, as appropriate. Though the form may be submitted anonymously, Duke University cannot provide supportive measures (such as academic accommodations, no-contact orders, safe housing options, changes of work schedules) with anonymous submissions. In addition, anonymous reports may also impact the University's ability to investigate and/or take disciplinary action
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct refers to all forms of sexual- or gender-based harassment, sexual or gender violence, sexual exploitation, relationship violence (domestic violence and dating violence), and sex- or gender-based stalking. All forms of sexual misconduct—whether committed by student, faculty, staff, or others—are prohibited at Duke.
If you believe you are being subjected to sexual misconduct by a Duke undergraduate, graduate or professional student, please call the Office of Student Conduct 919-684-6938, or email conduct@duke.edu. You may also report an incident online.
To report concerns of sexual misconduct about a Duke staff member (including fellows, postdocs, and residents), faculty member, vendor or contractor, call the Office for Institutional Equity at 919-684-8222 or email oie-help@duke.edu.
Confidential Resources
A faculty member can discuss a concern with the following confidential offices and the information will not be reported to the Office of Student Conduct or the Office for Institutional Equity:
- Personal Assistance Service (PAS) | 919-416-1727 | dukepas@duke.edu
- Duke Office of the Ombuds
- Ombuds for All Faculty & Staff: Jessica Kuchta-Miller | 919-864-1032 | jessica.kuchta-miller@duke.edu
- Clergy (acting as clergy in their professional role at Duke)
- Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) | 919-403-6562 (English) | 919-519-3735 (Spanish) | crisisline@durhamcrisisresponse.org
- Duke Speak Up Reporting | Submit Online Form | 800-826-8109
Nonconfidential Resources
- Faculty Advancement | 919-684-4997 | ovpfa@duke.edu
- Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance (OARC) | 919-613-7630 | oarc@duke.edu
- Integrity in Action - Duke Health Compliance Program | 1-800-826-8109
In addition to the resources above, your School and departmental HR professionals are also an available resource to assist you or you may contact your corresponding OIE Liaison.
Reporting an Incident
Use the confidential online Incident Reporting tool to provide OIE with preliminary information concerning incidents of protected status harassment, discrimination and related misconduct involving students, faculty, or staff. OIE will respond to all submissions regardless of the nature of the report, and will forward it to the office responsible for addressing it, as appropriate. Though the form may be submitted anonymously, Duke University cannot provide supportive measures (such as academic accommodations, no-contact orders, safe housing options, changes of work schedules) with anonymous submissions. In addition, anonymous reports may also impact the University's ability to investigate and/or take disciplinary action