Hello UMBC Community,

In light of the recent class action lawsuit brought in part against UMBC due to mishandling of rape reports, The Retriever is reaching out to students who experienced sexual violence on campus. We would like to know your stories, including whether or not you decided to go to UMBC police with your case, and the results of reporting your case.

Sexual harassment, assault and rape are prevalent crimes on university campuses, which is why universities must comply with Title IX law. UMBC claims that “the University responds to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, as part of its efforts to stop the harassment and prevent the recurrence of possible discrimination,” but recent evidence contradicts this statement. Students can find a description of Title IX policies on the Policies and Procedures page of UMBC’s Human Resources page.

Students are able to take this survey anonymously or under a pseudonym, but if you are comfortable we encourage you to share your name. The survey is linked at the bottom of this article, under "Visit Website."

By participating in the linked form, you agree to let The Retriever publish your written work. We reserve the right to correct grammatical mistakes, but content and ideas are left solely to the writer. You will not be compensated if your account is published.

Thank you,

The Retriever