Since 1972, Title IX has provided protection for discrimination against pregnant individuals. It states that sex discrimination based on “pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom” is prohibited.  Current…

As a Title IX professional in the higher education or K-12 system, you may notice a growing rise in unhealthy relationships–everything from stalking, harassment, and verbal abuse, to significant emotional…

For Title IX investigators, a basic understanding of trauma and how it can impact an individual is a necessary part of your skill set. Investigators will utilize this information in…

Recently, the Supreme Court declined to accept two Title IX cases that sought to clarify the “deliberate indifference” standard which applies to educational institutions in Title IX litigation. Although the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…