Hate Bias Discrimination: Responding to Bias Incidents

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The University of New Orleans strives to develop a diverse and inclusive community that ensures equal access, opportunity, participation, free inquiry, and representation for all. However, on occasion, bias-related incidents and behaviors of community members can have a negative impact on others. Bias-related incidents and/or hate crimes impede our ability to become communities of inclusive excellence. These exchanges reduce the opportunities for a respectful conversation to share our perspectives, experiences, and ideas. UNO takes these incidents and behaviors seriously. If you believe a bias-related incident has occurred, you may report it here https://uno.guardianconduct.com/incident-reporting

The Bias-Incident Protocol is not a disciplinary body and will not investigate, adjudicate or take the place of other University processes or services; rather, the aim is to complement and work with campus entities to connect impacted parties and communities with appropriate support and resources.
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The United States’ free speech protections are among the strongest of any democracy; the First Amendment protects even speech that many would see as offensive, hateful, or harassing.
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The First Amendment protects a right to say hateful things, but as a campus we strive to be a community where no one will choose to express hate.