Many instances of Titole IX may happen off campus or at other institutions and must be investigated, but not necessarily reported, according to the Cleary Act.
All and any incidences of on-campus and off-campus incidences that involve sexual harassment, sexual violence, physical or cyber-stalking, and the case of a hostile work-place environment should be monitored by the Office of Title IX and should be investigated.
A school also should train responsible employees to inform students oft he reporting obligations of responsible employees, students’ option to request confidentiality and available confidential advocacy, counseling, or other support services as well as their right to file a Title IX complaint with the school and to report a crime to campus or local law enforcement
Regardless of whether the incident happened on or off campus it need to be reported and investigated. Speaking in general, some people do not like getting involved and chooses to say nothing but again regardless it needs to be reported and investigated. I could not imagine if it was me or a loved one let alone a student or employee. Saftey should always be a first priority of any campus.
Keep in mind the scope of requirements that Clery and VAWA require and just because something is not required by one but is by the other doesn't mean it isn't important and can be ignored. Safety for everyone involved is important.
What is involved for the considerations all employees Involved in Disciplinary Proceedings and the order it should transpire.
Investigationsv may include, vaguely,
- ''Other similar incidents on campus; and
- Any other relevant information.''
but properly must respect the rights of both parties equally, including thazt both have similar opportunities to testify.
It is important to re-evaluate and update often. I would think especially with on-line education and the changes in technology. I'd guess some students could get pretty creative and inappropriate behind the keyboard, unfortunately.
More communication is key and consistent retro meetings to refine policies that are in line with guidance from OCR and DOE.
It is interesting that there is a difference in the level of evidence required for criminal and Title IX and VAWA. A criminal case may be dropped and still have Title IX/VAWA greivance hearing and outcomes.
I agree whether on campus or off campus all items should have to be investigated in a timely manner, and to keep an open mind.
we have to investigate, wheathernon or off campus. We have to keep an open mind and weigh what is before us.
Its important for campus employees, administrators and students to understand that campus involvement in sexual abuse and assult is a different process than filing a police report.
Ensuring that campus officials that know about these instances encourage victums to report the their cases in important to ensure proper criminal procedings.
While students are not required to report their cases to the police, they are encouraged to do so. As an advocate for my students, I would recommend they report to the Title IX coordinator and police to maximize protection and investigation resources.
Reply to Lisa Creach's post: I found it interesting that the campus is not required to contact the police, it is up to the victim.
Policies must be reevaluated and updatd as necessary
It should be encouraged that all offenses be reported to police.
It is important to note that any Title IX offenses that may have been reported to the police, the situation must also be investigated by the Title IX coordinator even if it occured on campus or off campus. These are two seperate situations that have to be done. A student does not have to report an offense to police but the student should be encouraged to report it for police investigation purposes.
It should be encouraged for victims to report the crime to the poilice.
Regardless of whether or not the report was reported to the police, the investigation should continue. Once it is reported to the police, the coordinator should still continue to investigate unless the police request them to put it on hold. Then at time, the coordinator is responsible for continuing the internal investigation.
Reply to Robin Wiebe's post:Robin I agree with you that with an online class, it would be extremely difficult to investigate or prove staking. unless someone becomes careless and post something that brings up a "red" flag, it would be difficult.
