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False Accusations Under Title IX

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

Title IX is a federal statute that requires educational institutions that receive federal funding to ensure that sexual harassment and sexual violence do not interfere with their students’ education and well-being. Although enacted with the intention of protecting students, faculty members, and staff on campuses across the country, Title IX does not always operate that …

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Are Campus Visitors Protected from Sexual Assault Under Title IX?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

Enacted in 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments offers protection to students, staff, and faculty from discrimination based on sex, including harassment and assault, in education programs or activities that receive financial assistance from the federal government. While this has historically been used by students to defend their right to be free of discrimination …

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Retaliation Against Students by Their Coaches and Professors

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

Title IX lawyer
Title IX protects students and employees of schools from any type of sex discrimination. If sex discrimination does occur, you have the right to report the discrimination to your school’s Title IX office or to a trusted school employee. When you file a complaint, you should expect that the school will take the necessary action …

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The Science Behind Memory of Sexual Assault Trauma

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

Criminal Defense lawyer in Connecticut
In the 2018 Senate Judiciary hearings that ultimately led to the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, much speculation revolved around the memories Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Dr. Ford accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault at a high school gathering more than 30 years ago. She could not recall certain details, such as what time …

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