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The Impact of Title IX on Campus Culture: Successes and Room for Improvement

| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : Athletics, Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 has such an overwhelming impact on college campuses that it is difficult to imagine what campus culture would look like without this landmark legislation. A few simple words embedded in the U.S. Code have been expanded by regulations and embellished by interpretation to affect everything from academic …

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Title IX and the #MeToo Movement: A Catalyst for Change

| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

The rallying cry of “Me Too” started making the rounds on social media back in 2006, but the phrase and the #MeToo movement exploded in popularity in 2017 after reports surfaced of sexual abuse committed by film producer Harvey Weinstein. Social media posts by actresses and other prominent figures prompted women in all types of …

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Is the Definition of Sexual Assault Different Under Title IX than Under Criminal Law?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

Being accused of sexual assault is a serious matter in any circumstances. However, students facing sexual assault allegations in a Title IX campus proceeding often assume the situation is not as serious as it would be if they had been charged with a crime by police. This is an incorrect assumption for many reasons, including …

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The Importance of No-Contact Orders in the College Title IX Process

| Felice Duffy | Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

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After someone makes a Title IX complaint of sexual assault or harassment at a college or university, a long process can ensue before the school resolves the matter—or even decides how to best go about resolving the matter. During this time, the school must take necessary interim measures to keep the students involved safe. One …

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Does Title IX Apply if Both Parties Were Under the Influence of Alcohol?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects those who belong to certain education programs from discrimination based on sex, which includes both sexual harassment and sexual violence. Under the terms of Title IX, sexual encounters that take place without consent qualify as sexual assault. However, determining whether a party consented to sexual activity …

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