Anonymous Animal Welfare Violation Report

Protect Research Animals Through Confidential Reporting

Animal welfare in research settings depends on transparency, accountability, and the ability to report concerns without fear of retaliation. This Anonymous Animal Welfare Violation Report template provides a secure, structured way for laboratory personnel, veterinarians, students, and facility staff to flag potential violations of animal care standards in research institutions.

Built for IACUC Compliance and Federal Reporting

Research facilities operating under USDA Animal Welfare Act regulations and PHS Policy require clear channels for reporting animal welfare concerns. This template helps your institution meet those obligations by creating a formal intake process that routes reports to the appropriate oversight bodies—whether that's your Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), attending veterinarian, facility director, or USDA regulatory contacts.

The form captures essential details about the nature of the concern, the species involved, the facility location, and the urgency of the situation, ensuring that investigators have the context they need to respond appropriately. Conditional logic routes high-priority or life-threatening situations differently from procedural concerns, and submissions can trigger automated notifications to compliance officers through Stepper workflows.

Why Paperform for Sensitive Reporting

Paperform's flexible form builder lets you create a professional, accessible reporting channel that respects anonymity while collecting structured data. You can embed this form on your intranet, link it from your IACUC page, or make it available institution-wide as a standalone page on a custom domain.

With Paperform's conditional logic, you can show or hide follow-up questions based on violation type, ensure that urgent reports are flagged immediately, and provide reporters with tailored next steps. Integration with email, Slack, or your case management system via Stepper means the right people are notified in real time, and nothing falls through the cracks.

Trusted by Research Institutions and Compliance Teams

Whether you're a university research office, pharmaceutical company, contract research organization (CRO), or government laboratory, Paperform provides the security and compliance infrastructure you need. With SOC 2 Type II certification, data residency controls, and role-based permissions, you can confidently handle sensitive reports while maintaining audit trails for regulatory review.

This template is ideal for IACUC administrators, research compliance officers, veterinary staff, and institutional leadership committed to upholding the highest standards of animal care and ethical research practices.