How To Report Gender Violence

Confidential Reporting Options

As stated in the Mercyhurst University Sexual and Gender Based Misconduct Policy: All reports of sexual misconduct will be handled in confidence to the extent allowed by law.

A person desiring that the details of an incident of sexual misconduct be kept confidential should speak with individuals who are confidential sources for assistance:
Website
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/title-ix-policies-and-procedures

As stated in the Mercyhurst University Sexual and Gender Based Misconduct Policy: Certain campus officials have a duty to report sexual misconduct for federal statistical reporting purposes through The Clery Act.

Responsible employees, are required to share reported details and personally identifiable information with the Title IX Coordinator.

Responsible employees include, but are not limited to,
Website
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/title-ix-policies-and-procedures

The Office of Residence Life and Student Conduct provides a living environment that enables each student to develop holistically through educational opportunities. The Residence Life program recognizes that learning extends well beyond the classroom and continues into the area in which students live and fosters that development through provided campus housing. Students will be encouraged to participate as active members of their communities, while maintaining acceptable standards of behavior while respecting the rights, privileges and properties of all members of the community. Students should leave the Residence Life program with the skills necessary to be productive, contributing members of society.
Main Office
814-824-2422
On-Call Residence Life Staff
814-824-3889
Address
501 E 38th St, 323 Egan Hall, Erie, PA 16546
Website
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/campus-life/residence-life-student-conduct-office
Email
reslife@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University Police & Safety are committed to providing a safe living and learning environment for its campus community. Police & Safety are continuously striving to build and maintain a high level of cooperation between the entire campus community in order to focus on crime prevention and problem solving through awareness and education. The staff consists of sworn police officers with arrest powers. Officers will respond to calls and onsite visits to assist students with any matter of personal safety.

Police & Safety work around the clock to maintain a safe atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike.
Main Line
814-824-3911
Secondary Line
814-824-2304
Address
501 E 38th St, Lower Level of McAuley Hall, Erie, PA 16546
Website
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/campus-life/police-and-safety

The mission of the Erie Police Department (EPD) is to provide professional law enforcement services to citizens in the community. EPD strives to enforce the law and maintain order in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing the need for justice. EPD actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime, and to report crimes that do occur.

EPD will be called in by Mercyhurst Police and Safety when reports lead to an investigation. EPD Officers are trained to help an individual who has experienced sexual violence to navigate through the legal process.
Non-Emergency Number
814-870-1125
Address
626 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
Website
https://epd.erie.pa.us/