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Former Nebraska Basketball Player Sues Former Coach For “Grooming”
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX, Title IX : Athletics
In efforts to prevent instances of child sexual abuse, states and the federal government have started enacting criminal statutes prohibiting practices related to sexual “grooming.” Sometimes, these statutes come under criticism for ambiguity—it is not always clear when acts that encourage a minor to put faith in an adult are done with innocent intent or …
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The Role of Title IX Coordinators
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX, Title IX : Employment
The scheme of regulations supporting Title IX requires all schools that receive federal funding to have at least one employee who is designated to serve as the Title IX Coordinator for that school. However many people are unclear about what the Coordinator is supposed to do and what to expect from the Coordinator. A complainant …
The Impact of Title IX on Campus Culture: Successes and Room for Improvement
| Andrew Miltenberg | 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 Online Education: Ensuring Equality in Virtual Spaces
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX
Online classes had been increasing steadily in number at all levels for years when the pandemic hit in 2020 and pushed the trend into hyperdrive. Then, online education became the only option for a year or more for many students. Once classrooms opened up again, online options remained popular as a way for students and …
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Title IX and the #MeToo Movement: A Catalyst for Change
| Andrew Miltenberg | 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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