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The U.S. Department of Education has found Harvard University in violation of Title IX for failing to provide appropriate training for those responsible for implementing Title IX procedures on campus. The Department has also cited the university for failing to allow students equal opportunity to participate in a Title IX case and for using the wrong standard of proof.

The findings are not surprising, given the complexity of Title IX requirements and the nuances that protect students’ rights in Title IX cases. School administrators are not experts in Title IX adjudication, and they frequently get it wrong.

Unfortunately for students, when a school makes a mistake, a student’s reputation can be permanently destroyed, and future educational plans and career goals disappear overnight. That’s why it’s so important to work with the right Harvard Title IX attorney from the very start of the complaint process. At Nesenoff & Miltenberg, we understand how to protect rights and secure positive outcomes for students in Title IX cases resolved on campus as well as in federal court.

What Happens in a Title IX Complaint Process at Harvard?

The Title IX Office at Harvard University provides an easy access point when a student wants to file a Title IX complaint against another student or against a member of the faculty or staff. Just click a link to schedule a meeting with campus advisors, another link to access supportive measures, and another link to file a formal complaint. The office also promises help with pursuing criminal prosecution or seeking a protective order.

All of this is geared toward students who allege that their Title IX rights have been violated. Students accused of a violation may be afforded some support, but it’s not as easy to access. The message is clear—if a Title IX complaint is filed against you, it’s up to you to guard your rights and defend your reputation.

Someone will be appointed to investigate the complaint, and this will proceed much more rapidly than the investigation in a criminal case. Before you even have time to consider how to defend yourself and build your own evidentiary file, the campus investigation may be over, and you will be expected to answer the accusations in a formal hearing that determines whether you will be expelled and branded an abuser. If you don’t start preparing your defense right away, it can be very easy for you to be found responsible for a violation and subjected to severe penalties.

Solid Defense from a Harvard Title IX Attorney

Right after or even before a formal complaint is filed, an experienced Harvard Title IX attorney at Nesenoff & Miltenberg can begin gathering and preserving evidence to refute allegations of a violation. In addition, a student defense attorney can analyze the rules implemented by Harvard to assess their compliance with current federal Title IX guidelines and work to ensure that the student’s due process and other rights are protected throughout the investigation and adjudication process. Depending on the situation, the attorney may be able to advocate directly on the student’s behalf, but the legal defense team will also coach the student to develop skills to become an effective advocate during questioning and other parts of the proceeding.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation to Learn the Advantages of Working With a Knowledgeable Harvard Title IX Attorney

Title IX cases can quickly destroy reputations, self-esteem, and future prospects. The team at Nesenoff & Miltenberg understands what’s at stake, and that’s why we work quickly and effectively to help students accused of sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner violence, or other Title IX violations.

To schedule a confidential consultation to learn about the process and your options for defense, call us at 212-736-4500 or contact us online now.