Delta Phi Omega, Sorority, Inc. is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and accountable environment for all members, Potential New Members, and guests. If you experience, witness, or become aware of conduct that may violate a National policy, we encourage you to report the concern so it can be appropriately reviewed.
What Can be Reported?
Reports may include concerns related to hazing, harassment or bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, retaliation, inappropriate member conduct, violations of New Member Education policies, or other conduct that may violate Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. policies.
You do not need to determine whether a policy violation occurred before submitting a report. Please provide the information you have available so the appropriate National Leadership can review the concern.
What Information Should I Include?
When possible, reports should include the names of the individuals involved, the charter or chapter involved, the approximate date and location of the incident, a description of what occurred, names of potential witnesses, and any relevant documentation or communications. You are not expected to obtain additional evidence or investigate the matter yourself before submitting a report.
What Happens After I Submit a Report?
Once a report is received, it will be reviewed by the appropriate National Leadership to determine the next steps. Depending on the nature of the allegation, this may include requesting additional information, contacting relevant individuals, conducting interviews, reviewing available documentation, and initiating an investigation under the Sorority’s applicable procedures.
Submitting a report does not mean that a policy violation has been established. Individuals who submit a report may receive confirmation that the report has been received and appropriately reviewed; however, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is not obligated to disclose investigative findings, outcomes, disciplinary actions, or other confidential information to a reporting individual who is not a member of the Sorority. Any information regarding the investigation or its outcome will be shared only when appropriate and consistent with the Sorority’s confidentiality policies and procedures.
Confidentiality
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. will make reasonable efforts to protect the privacy of individuals involved in a report or investigation. Information may be shared with National Leadership or other individuals when necessary to review or investigate a concern, protect members or Potential New Members, or carry out the organization’s procedures.
Individuals involved in an investigation may also be expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding the investigation.
Protection Against Retaliation
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. prohibits retaliation against individuals who make a good-faith report, participate in an investigation, provide information, or otherwise cooperate with the organization’s reporting process.
Concerns regarding retaliation should be reported promptly and may be reviewed as a separate policy violation.
Emergencies & External Resources
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.’s reporting process is an internal organizational process and is not a substitute for emergency services, law enforcement, university reporting procedures, medical assistance, or other external resources.
If someone is in immediate danger or requires emergency assistance, contact 911 or the appropriate local emergency service.
Individuals affected by sexual violence may also independently contact RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline for confidential support. Contacting an outside resource does not prevent an individual from also submitting a report to Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.
Submit a Report
If you believe a Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. policy may have been violated, please click the reporting form here. Reports should be made in good faith and should contain information that is truthful and accurate to the best of the reporting individual’s knowledge.
