GBV Terminology
Terminology Related to Gender-Based Violence
This glossary, developed by the Culture of Respect Campus Leadership Team at Loyola University Chicago, defines terms commonly used when talking about gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and Title IX.
Loyola University Chicago uses specific language throughout our processes. Definitions with an asterisk (*) come directly from the university’s Comprehensive Policy and Procedures for Addressing Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, and Retaliation. Definitions with a cross (†) are required by federal, state, or municipal law.
Download a PDF: Terminology Related to Gender-Based Violence
If you have further questions about these terms, please contact the Office for Equity & Compliance (OEC). Please note this glossary is intended as an educational resource, and the Comprehensive Policy remains LUC’s controlling document for addressing discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation.
Regulatory Definitions
The terms listed in the PDF above are regulatory definitions relevant to gender-based violence.
Prohibited Conduct at Loyola
The terms listed in the PDF above are definitions of prohibited conduct at Loyola. These definitions come directly from the University's Comprehensive Policy.
Definitions Relevant to OEC and Advocacy Processes
The terms listed in the PDF above are definitions relevant to OEC and advocacy processes at LUC.
People and Roles
The terms listed in the PDF above refer to people and roles relevant to gender-based violence.
Other Important Terms
The terms listed in the PDF above are additional definitions relevant to gender-based violence.
Terminology Related to Gender-Based Violence
This glossary, developed by the Culture of Respect Campus Leadership Team at Loyola University Chicago, defines terms commonly used when talking about gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and Title IX.
Loyola University Chicago uses specific language throughout our processes. Definitions with an asterisk (*) come directly from the university’s Comprehensive Policy and Procedures for Addressing Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, and Retaliation. Definitions with a cross (†) are required by federal, state, or municipal law.
Download a PDF: Terminology Related to Gender-Based Violence
If you have further questions about these terms, please contact the Office for Equity & Compliance (OEC). Please note this glossary is intended as an educational resource, and the Comprehensive Policy remains LUC’s controlling document for addressing discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation.
Regulatory Definitions
The terms listed in the PDF above are regulatory definitions relevant to gender-based violence.
Prohibited Conduct at Loyola
The terms listed in the PDF above are definitions of prohibited conduct at Loyola. These definitions come directly from the University's Comprehensive Policy.
Definitions Relevant to OEC and Advocacy Processes
The terms listed in the PDF above are definitions relevant to OEC and advocacy processes at LUC.
People and Roles
The terms listed in the PDF above refer to people and roles relevant to gender-based violence.
Other Important Terms
The terms listed in the PDF above are additional definitions relevant to gender-based violence.