Based upon the experience of Title IX Consult’s experts and public Title IX annual reports from institutions nationwide, the number of complaints that a Title IX office receives often spike during the month of November when compared to other months. To manage these claims and serve the needs of the…

As most of you know, the Biden administration proposed new regulations for the enforcement of Title IX over the summer. We are currently in the “Notice and Comment” period through September 12, 2022. Over 125,000 comments have been received. One area where significant change is expected relates to the grievance…

We hope you have had a restful summer break. As you return to campus, here are some VERY important developments that have occurred over the summer you should be aware of: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Comment Period The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated the rulemaking process and…

Seasoned Title IX practitioners incorporate trauma-informed practice into their Title IX services, including investigations. A serious Title IX matter often involves traumatic harm to the complainant and respondent with rippling effects that impact families, sports teams, clubs, and friend groups. In the past, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has…

Not reporting sexual assault at a California high school led to the arrest of two campus administrators, frightening and confusing employees of educational institutions across the country.  Administrators, faculty, teachers, and employees have reporting obligations at both colleges and K12s.  In many instances, obligations under Mandatory Reporting and Law Enforcement…

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In both colleges and K12 schools, there are a growing number of students reporting dating violence to administrators or their school’s Title IX office. Dating violence statistics reveal that one (1) in three (3) women and men will be subject to relationship violence…

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.  In both colleges and K12 schools, there are a growing number of students reporting dating violence to administrators or their school’s Title IX office.  Dating violence statistics reveal that one (1)in three (3) women and men will be subject to relationship violence at…

The 2021-2022 school year has been dominated by COVID-related news – will schools open, will they remain open, how will schools manage the omicron variant?  For those of you who have not had the time to follow Title IX developments, much has been happening. New Head of OCR  – Catherine Lhamon…