Overview

Equal Opportunity Reporting

The University of West Florida is firmly committed to providing an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment.  If you believe you have experienced discrimination, harassment or retaliation (based on age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and/or veteran status) you may contact the Equal Opportunity Program office listed below. 

Aurora Osborn
Associate Director, Equal Opportunity Programs
Building 19, (850) 474-2914
eop@uwf.edu 
uwf.edu/eop

Title IX Reporting

For incidents of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and gender-based discrimination, all university faculty and staff, with the exception of the counseling center, are mandatory reporters. To report Title IX incidents, to request remedial measures, and receive detailed information for support services, contact the below: 

Aurora Osborn 
Interim Director, Title IX Programs 
Building 19, (850) 474-2914 
aosborn@uwf.edu 
uwf.edu/titleix

Police & Law Enforcement

Employees and students should report crimes, such as sexual assault and relationship violence, to the following police departments: 

Local Law Enforcement

Support & Services

On-Campus

• UWF (EAP) Employee Assistance Program (for employees only)
  1-800-272-7252, www.mylifevalues.com (log-in and password is UWF)
  The University of West Florida has contracted with Aetna Resources for Living to provide an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family members. The Employee Assistance Program helps employees resolve personal and work problems through professional assistance. This is a confidential service.

• UWF (CAPS) Counseling and Psychological Services (for students only)
  Building 960, Telephone: (850) 474-2420
  CAPS help students resolve personal problems through professional assistance.  This is a confidential service.  Since email is not a secure form of communication, CAPS staff members do not communicate via email regarding counseling appointments or mental health concerns. 
  [Information disclosed with Counselors and Psychologists at CAPS or the EAP will not be shared with anyone unless the individual consents.  Know that, personal identifiable information is not reportable, but general information such as the nature, date, time, and general location of a campus sexual violence incident must be reported to campus authorities so the school can identify and address patterns or systemic problems related to campus sexual violence.]

• Employee Relations (Human Resources)
  Building 20E, 850-474-2694 | TTY: 850-857-6114
  The University of West Florida is committed to promoting positive environments and relationships by focusing on good management practices and workplace behaviors. The university's goal continues to be a proactive approach towards maintaining positive communication among employees, supervisors, and managers in order to minimize the occurrence of employee relations problems. When problems occur, Human Resources is there to provide assistance and guidance from the onset of the problem.

Off-Campus

• Lakeview Rape Crisis Center 
  Call (850) 433-7273
  Address: 1221 W Lakeview Ave, Pensacola, FL 32501 
  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm 
  Website: http://www.familiesfirstnetwork.org/BehavioralHealth/SpecialtyServices/VictimServices.aspx
  
  
• 24/7 Rape Crises Hotline                                                               
  Call 850-433-RAPE (7273) to speak with a victim advocate or rape crisis counselor.  The hotline offers free, confidential information, referral, and counseling. 
  
  
• Favor House of Northwest Florida 
  Call the 24/7 crisis line at (850) 434-6600 or (850) 994-3560.  Also visit www.favorhouse.org for more information.  Services include a variety of resources for victims of domestic/relationship violence including 24/7 crisis lines, shelters, outreach counseling and transitional housing.
  
  
• Trauma Exams 
  All hospitals located in Escambia or Santa Rosa County offer medical and trauma exams.   Victims of sexual assault or rape should request a trauma exam from the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SAME). A sexual assault forensic examination and evidence collection can be done for up to five days after the assault. The SAME examiner will explain all aspects of the medical forensic examination, obtain consent for the examination and collect evidence if desired. Treatment for STDs and emergency contraception may also be requested. Forensic evidence can be collected without reporting to law enforcement. The sexual assault examination kit will be stored for four years, in the event an individual chooses to initiate legal actions.