Retaliation

 

Title IX defines* retaliation as:

• A strike-back in response to another's action or accusation
• A form of revenge or reaction because of a filed complaint against a person
• Refusal to promote, advance or accurately support/qualify a person due to a complaint filed

 

Examples of retaliation include:

• Demotion or prohibiting advancement due to a filed complaint
• Firing, loss of benefits, or the like due to a filed complaint
• Unfair treatment or discrimination due to a filed complaint

 

*This is a summary definition only. Please refer to Student Conduct Code Policy 5030 for complete Title IX definitions.