Filing a Report

A Community Incident Report (CIR) is the best way to share an instance of a potential code violation. Learn more about the form and what to include in a report here.

About CIRs

A Community Incident Report (CIR) is an official document submitted to us that shares a potential violation of the Code of Student Conduct. The information provided is used to begin an investigation by our office. You should submit a CIR any time you have firsthand knowledge of a potential violation of the code.

How to submit a report

A CIR should include:

an accurate written narrative of the incident(s) you observed or experienced.
Other documents that can help to clarify what happened, such as: screenshots of text messages, photographs, audio recordings or other digital files.

While they are helpful to have, it is best to submit a CIR even if you do not have supporting documents. If you have any questions regarding filing an incident report, please contact us.

Submit a report

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While you can submit the form anonymously, doing so may significantly impact RISD’s ability to address the incident and even prevent us from resolving the matter altogether.

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After you file a complaint, our office reviews it to determine the best course of action.

Our assessment may result in a preliminary review, in which case we might ask you for additional information, contact potential witnesses and gather other important information before deciding how to proceed. If case details warrant it, a hearing administrator may contact you to solicit your participation in the hearing process.

If the allegations you make in your complaint do not constitute a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, the case may result in non-disciplinary follow-up (mediation, educational conference, informal warning, etc.).