Campus sexual assault

Individuals who have experienced sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Department of National Defence, and/or the Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces are encouraged to file a confidential claim before the November 24, 2021 deadlin

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

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The settlement is being administered by completely independent adjudicators who were appointed by the court and who are experienced in trauma informed decision making.

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The settlement is being administered by completely independent adjudicators who were appointed by the court and who are experienced in trauma informed decision making.
We encourage all eligible Class Members to make a claim as soon as possible, as settlement administration is already well underway."
Sexual misconduct includes verbal or physical sexual harassment, discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation, and sexual assault.
Claims for financial compensation and/or participation in a Restorative Engagement program MUSTbe filed on or before November 24, 2021.

Fegan Scott and Lieff Cabraser Announce That Plaintiffs Score Win on Failed Statute of Limitations Defense in NCAA/Rembao Student Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

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Friday, September 4, 2020

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Judge Davila was forthright in highlighting the seriousness and import of the case: The seriousness of the issue before the Court cannot be overstated.

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Judge Davila was forthright in highlighting the seriousness and import of the case: The seriousness of the issue before the Court cannot be overstated.
In recent years, it has become clear that sexual assault on college campuses is a pervasive problem.
Of course, as Larry Nassar demonstrated, sexual assault on college campuses is not limited to peer-to-peer assault; it also occurs between coaches and their athletes.
Plaintiffs disagreed, maintaining that various tolling doctrines prevent the court from finding that the abuse claims were time-barred.

Updated Guide to the New Title IX Regulations Taking Effect August 14th, 2020 is Published by Duffy Law

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Friday, August 14, 2020

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The Guide addresses the new regulations going into effect on August 14, 2020.

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The Guide addresses the new regulations going into effect on August 14, 2020.
Known as the "Final Rule," these U.S. Department of Education regulations significantly change the way colleges and universities are required to handle sexual harassment and sexual misconduct cases under Title IX.
The 20-page Guide covers all phases of the common disciplinary process including investigations, hearings, findings, sanctions, and appeals.
She filed a Title IX action against the University of Connecticut as an undergraduate in 1978 to compel the funding of a women's varsity soccer team.

New Virtual Training Aims to Support Victims and Prevent Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses

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Under federal laws like Title IX and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE Act), institutions are mandated to provide programming that shares certain information with all students.

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Under federal laws like Title IX and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE Act), institutions are mandated to provide programming that shares certain information with all students.
Sexual Misconduct Prevention for Students contains interactive modules that cover all topic areas required by law: bystander intervention, checking for consent, helping a friend, and staying safe.
"We've provided many thousands of college students with training that supports their overall health and wellbeing," said Ron Goldman, Co-Founder of Kognito.
Kognito is a health simulation company whose evidence-based simulations harness the power of role-play conversations with virtual humans to improve social, emotional, and physical health.

Halloween and Sexual Abuse Prevention: The Mythical "Halloween Effect"

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

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The simple fact is that there are no significant increases in sexual crimes on or around Halloween.

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The simple fact is that there are no significant increases in sexual crimes on or around Halloween.
There is no change in the rate of sexual crimes by non-family members during Halloween.
But due to the myths regarding child sexual abuse that focus on "stranger danger," communities and lawmakers often endorse policies that do little to prevent sexual abuse and instead unnecessarily stretch limited law enforcement resources.
Although the prevalence of child sexual abuse can be difficult to determine due to under-reporting, researchers estimate that one in four girls and one in six boys will be victims of sexual abuse before age 18.

Minster Monsef establishes new Advisory Committee to support efforts to end gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

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The Advisory Committee is a direct result of this investment, and will complement actions under the first-ever federal Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence.

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The Advisory Committee is a direct result of this investment, and will complement actions under the first-ever federal Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence.
The members of the Advisory Committee come from a broad range of sectors and areas of expertise.
Her research and policy work includes sexual violence prevention and response (SVPR) on university campuses and addressing gender-based violence.
She was the co-founder and national Chair (2017-2018) of OurTurn: A National Student Movement to End Campus Sexual Violence.

Access to serious sexual crime victims’ personal information – how much is too much?

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

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A blog by Deputy Commissioner James Dipple-Johnstone for police, the criminal justice system and victims’ support groups.

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Thats why the way victims personal information is treated and used in cases of rape and serious sexual assault is of significant concern to the ICO.
When we recently received complaints from multiple victims representatives and victim support campaigns, giving details of potential excessive use of victims personal information in cases of rape and serious sexual assault, we launched an investigation.
Concerns
The issues presented to us raise concerns around the collection, secure handling and the use of victims personal information.
It is a consent-style form that victims sign to give police access to their personal information.

Howard University Launches "HU Stands" Campaign on Sexual Assault Prevention

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As National Campus Safety Awareness Month approaches in September, Howard University will kick off a year-long campaign, "HU Stands" to promote sexual assault prevention on campus.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As National Campus Safety Awareness Month approaches in September, Howard University will kick off a year-long campaign, "HU Stands" to promote sexual assault prevention on campus.
The Howard University Student Association and the 1867 Club are campaign kick-off partners.
"We are committed to fostering and maintaining an academic and work environment that is free of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of interpersonal violence."
If a Howard University student is the victim of sexual assault on or off campus, they have access to University resources that specialize in medical, counseling, advocacy, law enforcement, investigation, residential, and academic accommodations.

Conquer Accelerator Announces Program's 2018 Cohort Participants

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EAST LANSING, Mich., May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --TheConquer Acceleratorprogram announced today the five startup teams selected to participate in its third summer cohort.

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EAST LANSING, Mich., May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --TheConquer Acceleratorprogram announced today the five startup teams selected to participate in its third summer cohort.
The accelerator program is hosted and managed bySpartan Innovations, a wholly owned subsidiary of theMichigan State University Foundation.
The program's five teams will work through an intensive ten-week program, starting June 2018.
The five Michigan-based startup teams participating in 2018's cohort are:
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