Johns Hopkins announces new, consolidated sexual misconduct policy

Johns Hopkins University today unveiled a new sexual misconduct policy, consolidating several existing policies into one and outlining a new, streamlined process for the review and resolution of cases.

The policy spells out the procedures for reporting sexual misconduct—including sexual assault complaints—the rights of the complainant and the respondent, the obligations of the university, and the protocols for investigating and resolving a complaint. It also reiterates the prohibition on retaliation against those who make complaints or participate in the process.

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