Investigating Sexual Harassment

Receive Written Complaint -Determine Potential Witnesses Advise Witnesses -No Retaliation

DO NOT Agree to Confidentiality with Complainant

 Talk to Complainant

Take Written Statements

Have Witnesses Read Statements

 Is the Action Sexual Harassment?

Evaluate Situation, Probabilities and Credibility

 Investigate for Consistency

Interview Harasser

Last, Keep Process Confidential and Proceed Quickly

Determine Whether to Reinterview Complainant-Divulge Explanation of Harasser?

 Perform Further Investigation

Come to a Decision

Take Action with Both Parties