Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Report Incidents of Bias

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Our Inclusive Community Assessment Team responds to reports of bias incidents and hate speech. The ICAT team does not investigate, arbitrate, or take the place of other university processes or services. Instead, this team of staff and faculty members plays an educational role by providing services to witnesses, bystanders, targeted individuals, offenders, or members of the community in order to create change in a timely, effective, and comprehensive way.

PennWest defines bias as any act (verbal, written, physical, or psychological) that threatens or harms a person or group because of their race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status.

Reporting incidents of bias helps our University create a safer and more supportive environment for all.