What is a bias/hate incident?
Actions or expressions that are motivated by prejudice against or hostility toward a person or group, because of the person’s or group’s actual or perceived identity including: age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, retaliation, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
What are some examples of bias-related incidents?
Can I report anonymously?
Yes
Are all reports confidential?
Yes
What is a hate crime?
Hate crimes are a subcategory of bias/hate incidents that are criminal acts. They are any criminal offense “motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender's bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.”
What are some examples of potential hate crimes?
Where can I report a hate crime or bias-related incident?
Report bias-related incidents with the Bias Education Support Team
Crimes should be reported to UVU Police or (801) 863-5555.
What happens to my report after it is submitted?
A BEST advocate contacts persons who submitted a report to 1) ensure that we understand the concern; 2) assess any immediate support needs; and 3) discuss potential next steps for you and other impacted individuals. Reporters requesting additional support will receive confirmation of receipt and should anticipate additional outreach from the response team. If your report is for “information only,” a BEST advocate may contact you for additional details or to provide an update on next steps.
Will I be required to appear in person?
No. Any level of participation in bias education is completely voluntary.
If there is an investigation relating to my report will I have to participate?
The BEST does not conduct investigations, adjudicate complaints, or issue sanctions. However, like all employees at UVU, the BEST must report any alleged criminal acts or UVU policy violations to the appropriate offices for follow-up.
What types of incidents can I report to BEST?
Please report any incident you interpret as a bias incident. BEST will evaluate and discuss appropriate next steps.
What types of incidents are reported to Title IX?
Incidents of sex discrimination or sexual harassment—including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking—should be reported to the Title IX Office by any of the following contact methods:
What is a protected class?
Protected class is sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, or genetic information. You do not need to be a member of a protected class to submit a bias report.
What is free speech?