Susan Stone | Dec 23, 2024 | ARTICLES, Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects students from sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and unequal treatment based on their sex. If a student alleges that they have been sexually assaulted on campus, the school must respond and investigate...
Susan Stone | Nov 29, 2024 | ARTICLES, Disability
Research indicates that individuals with disabilities are more likely to be sexually victimized than people without them. If an individual with a disability is sexually harassed or discriminated against, they have certain rights under Title IX and other federal laws....
Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Nov 21, 2024 | ARTICLES
All Students Have a Right to Feel Safe and Protected on Campus All students have a right to feel safe on campus, but also to have their rights protected. If an accused student faces emergency removal, the student should immediately contact an experienced Title IX...
Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Nov 18, 2024 | ARTICLES
Making the decision to file a Title IX complaint is far from trivial. Survivors of sexual violence often fear being labeled, blamed, or belittled by the Title IX process. Additionally, the prospect of reliving the traumatic event through recounting the facts can be...
Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Nov 18, 2024 | ARTICLES, COLLEGE CORNER
Understanding the Title IX College Disciplinary Process For a student who has experienced sexual misconduct, the Title IX college disciplinary process can be confusing and overwhelming. While schools are required to establish procedures for reporting sexual violence,...