Retaliation Policy
Retaliation is engaging in any conduct or behavior against an individual for the purpose of interfering with that individual's rights and ability to pursue Berklee’s disciplinary processes and/or criminal charges through external law enforcement authorities or because the individual has reported information, made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this policy.
Conduct that may be considered retaliatory may include, but is not limited to:
- Intimidation;
- Threats;
- Coercion; or
- Intentionally causing negative consequences for a participant
Retaliation includes taking, or causing third parties to take, any such action. Retaliation against any participant in an investigation (e.g., complainant, respondent, or witness) violates Berklee policy, even if the original complaint of misconduct cannot be substantiated. Retaliation is a serious violation of Berklee policy and will be subject to discipline pursuant to the policy under which the retaliatory conduct occurred.
Incidents of suspected retaliation should be promptly reported to the Title IX coordinator.