Consultation and Resolution Process
Flow of advising
Advisers work with the complainant to clarify the
situation and determine how the case should be handled.
In principle , the complainant will receive advice from two advisers.
※List of harassment advisers(Access is
available within the University domain)
the situation individually
conciliation/investigation
You may request that
the Harassment Prevention
Committee open an investigation into the situation.
The HPC provides support that facilitates the achievement of an effective resolution.
Facilitates the settlement of an issue through the Committee
notifying the other party that is the subject of the complaint of the existence and description of the
complaint, either revealing the name of a person filling the complaint or ensuring
anonymity.
<Whether or not there was harassment is determined>
Facilitates the settlement of an issue through the Committee
interviewing the Complainant and/or the other party on relevant facts, holding a discussion with the
other
party or the individual’s supervisor as necessary.
<Whether or not there was harassment is not determined>
An investigative comittee is established and the comittee conducts an impartial investigation into the facts. If deemed as harassment, proper action will be taken against the other party, including possible disciplinary action.<Whether or not there was harassment is determined>
- Measures in support of harassment complainants
The reestablishment of a favorable learning environment, etc. - Response to harassers
Provide guidance, promote behavioral changes, etc.