Simon’s Rock defines a bias incident as an event, behavior, or action that is directed against or targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, military veteran status, familial status, or genetic status but does not rise to the level in which a Simon’s Rock policy has been violated. The kinds of incidents that may constitute a bias incident include but are not limited to, hostile and abusive verbal, written, or electronic communication and graffiti.
A hate crime is also motivated by bias and can include the types of incidents described above and it consists of a definable crime, such as threats of violence, property damage, personal injury, and other illegal conduct. It is important to note that all hate crimes are bias incidents, but not all bias incidents are hate crimes.
For purposes of this Policy, the term Bias Incident includes conduct constituting a Hate Crime, as defined in the Equity and Title IX Policy. However, any allegation of an action that could be considered a Hate Crime will be referred to the Office of Title IX and Civil Rights for investigation. Download the Full Bias Response Policy .
To submit a Bias Response Report, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/xmoj5dx8JhZxNVmT6
The Bias Incident Reporting form is NOT for 911 or Emergency Service. Do not use this form to report events that present an immediate threat. If you require emergency assistance, please call Campus Safety at 413-528-7291 or 911.