Title IX Update

The material on this website contains information pertaining to sexual assault. We understand that reading about sexual assault can be triggering or difficult for sexual assault survivors.  With any communication, our goal is to encourage reporting to better serve our students and campus.  Here is a list of confidential resources for survivors and others affected by sexual assault:

  • BYU's Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate (1500 WSC, 801-422-9071)
  • BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (801-422-3035 or 801-422-2222 after business hours)
  • Center for Women and Children in Crisis Rape Crisis Line (801-356-2511)​
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673)​
 

BYU Campus

A concern for the intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual well-being of its students is deeply engrained in Brigham Young University’s identity and purpose. This concern for the total person demands a corresponding commitment to creating an environment that is edifying, secure and safe.

Sexual misconduct (which includes sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment and dating/domestic violence) destroys such an environment, violates core doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and causes significant trauma for the victim—intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually.

In May 2018, BYU approved an updated sexual misconduct policy that addresses the 23 recommendations put forward by the Advisory Council on Campus Response to Sexual Assault. BYU President Kevin J Worthen organized the Advisory Council on Campus Response to Sexual Assault with a charge to identify changes that will help BYU work toward the elimination of sexual assault on campus and determine how to better handle the reporting process for victims of sexual assault. Its final report was published in October 2016.

Report of the Advisory Council on Campus Response to Sexual Assault.

BYU's Title IX Office launched a new version of their website during Winter Semester 2018. The website now features a calendar of events and campaigns to promote awareness and prevention of sexual misconduct. Visitors will also find a list of campus and community resources to assist students, faculty, staff and administrative employees.

BYU campus Spring 2018
Announcements

BYU approves updated sexual misconduct policy

Brigham Young University has now addressed the 23 recommendations put forward by the Advisory Council on Campus Response to Sexual Assault a year and a half ago and has approved its updated sexual misconduct policy.

BYU has approved an updated sexual misconduct policy that, with other changes, address the 23 recommendations put forward by the Advisory Council on Campus Response to Sexual Assault a year and a half ago.
Lisa Leavitt is BYU's sexual assault survivor advocate
Announcements

BYU updates advocate title for sexual assault survivors

In an effort to clarify purpose and better meet the needs of students on campus, Brigham Young University is updating the title of victim advocate to sexual assault survivor advocate.

BYU updates advocate title for sexual assault survivors
Lindsay Orchowski
Announcements

A national expert’s take on BYU’s Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault

Lindsay Orchowski of Brown University consulted with BYU in the development of its campus climate survey and shared her reaction to the survey results.
A view of campus from the mountain
Announcements

Results of the BYU Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault

BYU has completed and published its report on a survey conducted earlier this year about incidents of sexual misconduct, awareness of resources for victims and perceptions of the campus on this issue.
BYU Campus
Announcements

BYU formalizes amnesty policy; reports high completion rate of its campus climate survey
Brigham Young University has formalized its amnesty policy, following a recommendation made by the Advisory Council on Campus Response to Sexual Assault in October.