Pratt is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe, nondiscriminatory, and harassment-free educational, living, and working environment for its community.
The Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX is committed to facilitating an equitable response and resolution to all reported incidents of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and related misconduct.
Our staff members maintain the highest of ethical standards by conducting prompt and thorough follow-up for all allegations and ensuring privacy throughout our process. We educate the campus community by providing training and programming on policy awareness, reporting, and prevention.
Title IX is a federal law prohibiting sex discrimination at federally funded institutions (this includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking).
Since Pratt receives federal funding, Pratt must comply with Title IX.
Mike Arno Director of Institutional Equity and Title IX / Title IX Coordinator marno58@pratt.edu
Teresa Cal Assistant Director of Outreach and Community Standards tcal@pratt.edu | 718.687.5369
Pratt’s Title IX Coordinator is: Michael Arno: Director of Institutional Equity and Title IX 718-687-5171Marno58@pratt.edu
The Title IX Coordinator ensures Pratt’s compliance with Title IX and the administration of the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy.
The Title IX Coordinator leads Pratt’s response to inequity, harassment, and sexual misconduct concerns. This includes response to sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
The Title IX Coordinator is a neutral party that manages the administration of Pratt’s Title IX and nondiscrimination grievance processes. Grievance processes are designed to eliminate, prevent, and redress known instances of inequity, harassment, and sexual misconduct in fair and unbiased matter in accordance with state and federal laws.
The Title IX Coordinator coordinates support for individuals impacted by inequity, harassment and sexual misconduct.
The Title IX Coordinator manages prevention and training.
Report a Violation
Reports can be made by completing one of the following forms:
All Pratt employees, with the exception of certain confidential resources, are required to report any disclosures of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator. To REPORT CONFIDENTIALLY, please contact a confidential resource listed below.
Typically, the following steps are taken after a report is filed:
The Title IX Coordinator will ensure that the report is filed with the correct process.
The Title IX Coordinator will reach out to the Complainant (impacted party) to offer supportive measures and provide information about their respective rights. The Complainant is not required to respond to the Title IX Coordinator.
The Title IX Coordinator will determine whether additional supportive measures need to be put in place in order to support both the Complainant and Respondent (alleged offender) and ensure community safety.
If applicable, the Title IX Coordinator will notify the Respondent of the complaint. The Respondent will be informed of their respective rights and offered supportive measures.
The Title IX Coordinator will initiate an investigation, if appropriate.
The Complainant is never required to participate in the grievance process.
The Respondent is considered “not responsible” for violating the Institute’s policy, unless and until by the preponderance of the evidence proves that a violation of policy has occurred.
Sexual Misconduct Bill of Rights
(Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Dating and Domestic Violence and Stalking)
All Pratt Institute community members have the right to:
Make a report (or decline to report) to local law enforcement and/or state police
Have disclosures of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking and all other forms of Prohibited Conduct treated seriously
Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution
Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard
Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available
Be free from any suggestion that the Complainant is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations
Describe the incident to as few representatives of the institution as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident
Be protected from retaliation by the institution, any student, the Respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution
Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination
Be accompanied by an Advisor of choice who may assist and advise a Complainant or a Respondent during any meetings and hearings under the Policy and procedures; and
Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or complaint resolution process of the institution
Resources marked * can provide information about immediate local medical attention and obtaining a SANE exam. SANE exams are a means for evidence collection.
Law Enforcement
New York Police Department (NYPD)
Brooklyn Campus: Precinct #88: 718-636-6511 or 911
Manhattan Campus: Precinct #6: 212-741-4811 or 911
New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit: 844-845-7269
An individual that has been impacted by or accused of a violation of the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy or Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy can request supportive measures. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary and non-punitive individualized services provided by Pratt, free of charge, to individuals to restore or preserve equal access to Pratt’s education program or activity without unreasonably burdening the other party.
Supportive measures can be provided at the time of a report; before, during, or after a grievance process is initiated; or where a report is made but no formal grievance process is initiated. A formal report or an individual’s participation in a grievance process is not required to obtain supportive measures.
Supportive measures are confidential (except as necessary to provide such supportive measures) and can range from a referral to supportive services to academic or workplace accommodations. Examples of supportive measures include, but are not limited to:
Referral to counseling, medical, and/or other healthcare services
Referral to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or community-based service providers
Student financial aid counseling
Education to the institutional community or community subgroup(s)
Altering campus housing assignment(s)
Altering work arrangements for employees or student-employees
Providing Public Safety escorts
Providing transportation accommodations
Implementing contact limitations (no-contact orders) between the parties
Academic support, extensions of deadlines, or other course/program-related adjustments
Class schedule modifications, withdrawals, or leaves of absence
Please contact the Office of Institutional Equity or the Title IX Coordinator to request supportive measures.
Pratt’s Title IX Volunteers
Title IX Volunteers are selected Pratt faculty and staff members. Title IX Volunteers assist in the response and prevention of sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment on our campus. Volunteers fulfill a fundamental role by helping to resolve respective complaints of the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
Volunteers and Institutional Equity and Title IX staff receive robust annual training and are cross trained to work in multiple roles in the grievance process. In accordance with §106.45 of the Title IX Final Rules, all volunteers and Title IX personnel training materials can be found within the Title IX Staff Training section below.
The Institutional Equity and Title IX Office seeks to have a diverse team of faculty and staff to aid in the resolution of Title IX and nondiscrimination matters. Volunteer roles are open to faculty and professional staff members.
Per the 2020 final Federal Title IX Regulations, training materials used to train Title IX staff, Investigators, Adjudicators, and others who facilitate any informal resolution will be posted publicly to this website.
In response to 34 C.F.R., Part 106.45(b)(10) of the 2020 Title IX Final Rule, Pratt Institute is required to publicly share all materials used to train Title IX personnel at Pratt Institute. Any materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Hearing Officers, and any person who facilitates an Informal Resolution process, will not rely on sex stereotypes, and will promote impartial investigations and adjudications of Formal Complaints of Prohibited Conduct.
All staff in the Office of Institutional Equity & Title IX, Investigators, Hearing Officers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process receive training on: the definition of sexual harassment and prohibited conduct; the scope of Pratt Institute’s education program or activity; how to conduct an investigation and grievance process including hearings, appeals, and informal resolution processes (as applicable); and how to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue, conflicts of interest, and bias. Investigators will receive training on issues of relevance to create an investigative report that fairly summarizes relevant evidence. Hearing Officers (decision makers) will also receive training on any technology used at a live hearing and on issues of relevance of questions and evidence, including when questions and evidence about the Complainant’s sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior are not relevant. The Title IX regulations (34 C.F.R. part 106) further requires Pratt Institute to publicly provide information on such training starting August 14, 2020. A list of training sessions attended by these individuals is below. This list includes all training sessions attended post-August 14, 2020. You may read Pratt Institute’s policy in its entirety here. These materials will be kept for seven years and can be viewed below.
Association of Title IX Administrators: “ATIXA”
Grand River Solutions: “GRS”
SUNY Student Conduct Institute: “SCI”
Date(s)
Title of Training/ Presentation
Presenter(s)
Format
Training Materials
Attendee
2020
SUNY Student Conduct Institute: Annual Compliance Training
Pratt is deeply committed to equal opportunity and a tolerant, supportive learning environment. In compliance with New York Education Law Section 129-B, Enough is Enough, Pratt conducts a Sexual Assault Campus Climate Survey every two years. Pratt is dedicated to communicating survey results with members of our campus, our greater community, and the public.
