Before colleges or universities begin investigating a claim of sexual assault or other misconduct, they typically act to isolate the parties and, ideally, to protect them and the evidence during the investigation. These measures are usually called “interim measures.” Some schools call them “interim actions.” New regulations proposed by the…
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The Friday before most college students headed home for Thanksgiving break (November 16, 2018), the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education released new regulations governing Title IX.[1] A draft of the proposed regulations had been released at the end of August, and bits and pieces of their…
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Featured on NPR, this program aired on November 20, 2018. A narrower definition of sexual harassment, strengthening the rights of the accused. We’ll get reaction to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ proposed new regulations on campus sexual assault. Guests Katie Mangan, senior writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education. (@KatherineMangan) Samantha…
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The Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education released new regulations on November 16, 2018. Many of the new rules will likely increase the reliability of Title IX proceedings and should be welcomed by both the advocates of victims and the advocates for the rights of the accused.…
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The University of Connecticut received 127 reports in 2017 of sexual assault, 67 cases of intimate partner violence, and 15 incidents of stalking. This amounts to 219 claims of Title IX violations, which are also considered civil rights issues under federal law. UConn expelled five students for Title IX violations…
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On September 27, 2018, millions of Americans witnessed the testimonies of a man accused of sexual assault, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. The proceeding was similar to hearings that take place with increasing frequency at colleges and universities as a result of Title IX investigations.…
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