Restorative Justice in Cases of Sexual Harm

Since 2020, Restorative Practices @ Penn has partnered with the Office of the AVP for Equity and Title IX Officer to provide an alternative to the investigative process for students who have experienced sexual harm. We offer a confidential, supportive process which centers the harm and works to address needs, promote accountability, and provide scaffolding for future healing.

If you are a student at Penn and have experienced any kind of sexual harm, you are not alone. There are numerous supports available to you, some of which are listed here. We are also available to provide confidential consultations directly with you to help you understand your options and what a restorative process could look like for you - you can contact any member of our team directly to set up a meeting. You will not be pressured to disclose any specific information about your experience on this call, and your privacy will always be respected by our team.

Restorative resolutions do not result in formal sanctions or reports and do not require an investigation. Participation in a Restorative resolution is voluntary for all parties and participants can opt out at any time prior to the conclusion of the process. As a participant, you retain total control of the process, and no decisions about your participation will be made without your consent. If you decide that a Restorative process might be supportive for you, you can expect it to roughly follow the following stages: