Rough Sex is on the Rise, but is Consent?

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Rough sex is steadily rising among college-aged students, and Title IX professionals are faced with the evidence. In a 2021 study of a large midwestern university, more than 80% of…

Informal Resolution “Do’s” and “Don’ts”

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2020’s Title IX regulations introduced historic changes to the grievance process, many which were highly contested in k12 and higher education. Required live hearings, a narrowed definition of sexual harassment,…

What does Expanding Title IX Protections Really Mean?

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In June 2022, President Biden’s introduction of new Title IX regulations emphasized the wide expansion of Title IX definitions and protections. Specifically, regulations stated that Title IX would include legislation…

Emerging Trends in Title IX Investigations 

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Emerging Trends in Title IX Investigations  When Title IX regulations were finalized in 2020, schools became legally required to reinvent their investigation processes.  From the submission of a formal complaint,…

Pregnancy and Title IX: Two Policy Areas to Explore

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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…