Title IX

Overview

In order to ensure a safe, welcoming and non-discriminatory educational and work environment for every member of the Scripps Research community, and to meet statutory requirements, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the institute has established Policy 104 to prevent and address gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct in education. This comprehensive policy prohibits all forms of gender-based or sexual misconduct, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, unwanted sexual contact, domestic violence, intimate partner violence and stalking. Scripps Research also prohibits retaliation against an individual who reports, submits a complaint or otherwise participates in good faith in any matter related to Policy 104.

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Scripps Research strongly encourages prompt reporting of conduct that may violate Policy 104. Anyone who witnesses, experiences or is otherwise aware of conduct that the individual in good faith believes may constitute a violation of Policy 104 (including retaliation), regardless or when or where the incident occurred, is urged to contact the Title IX Coordinator (see Contact tab for information). Any complaint or information regarding a Title IX issue can also be submitted by email.  

Upon receiving a report of conduct that may constitute gender-based discrimination or sexual misconduct, Scripps Research will take reasonable steps to stop and remedy the effects of the reported misconduct and prevent its reoccurrence. Scripps Research endeavors to provide all parties with appropriate notification and due process and will reach reasonable conclusions based on the evidence collected as set forth in Policy 104. Scripps Research will take appropriate action, including disciplinary measures, when warranted, up to and including termination, dismissal or permanent separation from the institute.

Scripps Research will not tolerate gender-based discrimination or sexual misconduct and is committed to educating students, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, staff and other employees about ways to prevent its occurrence. These efforts include regular and ongoing sexual misconduct and bystander intervention education, and training programs for community members.

For members of the community who do not wish details of their report of gender-based or sexual misconduct to be shared with Scripps Research’s Title IX Coordinators, the institute offers on-campus mental health counselors as confidential resources, and access to a wide array of additional off-campus resources. These resources include:

24-hour Hotlines and Treatment Centers

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564


Internet Resources


Shelters/Community Resources

YWCA of San Diego County 
Hotline: (619) 234-3164 
Website: http://www.ywcasandiego.org/ 
  
YWCA of Palm Beach County (Harmony House) 
Hotline: (561) 640-9844 
Website: http://www.ywcapbc.org 
Shelter Address: Confidential, Accessible by Public Transportation 
  
Center for Community Solutions (CA) 
Hotline: 1-888-385-4657 
Website: http://www.ccssd.org/ 
  
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) 
Hotline: 1-800-355-8547

Contacts