Sexual Harassment

Read: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution Addressing Responses to Harassment Based on Race, Sex, and Disability and to Antisemitic Harassment in Park City School District in Utah

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution Addressing Responses to Harassment Based on Race, Sex, and Disability and to Antisemitic Harassment in Park City School District in Utah

The district’s responses to repeated harassment of Black, Asian, and Jewish students and to harassment based on sex did not meet the district’s federal civil rights obligations.

Read: 5 California Middle School Students Expelled for Creating, Sharing Nude AI-Generated Images of Classmates

5 California Middle School Students Expelled for Creating, Sharing Nude AI-Generated Images of Classmates

A group of students superimposed the faces of their classmates on AI-generated photos of nude bodies.

Read: Washington State University Not Liable in Off-Campus Rape, Court Rules

Washington State University Not Liable in Off-Campus Rape, Court Rules

Four justices said WSU couldn’t predict or control the perpetrator’s actions despite knowing of past assault allegations made against him.

Read: Update: Liberty University Threatened with $37.5 Million Clery Fine for Underreported Crimes, Destroyed Evidence

Update: Liberty University Threatened with $37.5 Million Clery Fine for Underreported Crimes, Destroyed Evidence

The Education Department found Liberty failed to report dozens of criminal offenses from 2016 to 2020 that included incidents of rape, domestic violence, and stalking.

Read: Dept. of Ed OCR Announces Resolution of 3 Discipline, Sexual Harassment and Disability Harassment Investigations

Dept. of Ed OCR Announces Resolution of 3 Discipline, Sexual Harassment and Disability Harassment Investigations

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina, Alpine SD in Utah, and Allegheny Valley SD were all being investigated by OCR for a variety of violations.

Read: Nash County Public Schools Reaches Agreement with OCR to Resolve Sex Discrimination, Harassment Investigation

Nash County Public Schools Reaches Agreement with OCR to Resolve Sex Discrimination, Harassment Investigation

OCR found that the district told the girls they were “opening the door” to sexual harassment with their manner of dress.

Read: The Alarming Statistics of Sexual Harassment in Academia and How to Prevent It

The Alarming Statistics of Sexual Harassment in Academia and How to Prevent It

Studies found 50% of female undergraduate students and over 58% of female faculty and staff members experienced sexual harassment on campus.

Read: U.S. Dept of Ed Resolves Sexual Harassment Compliance Review of Mingo County Schools

U.S. Dept of Ed Resolves Sexual Harassment Compliance Review of Mingo County Schools

OCR determined that Mingo County Schools didn’t respond equitably to complaints, violated Title IX, and more.

Read: Supreme Court Allows Title IX Lawsuits to Proceed Against Fairfax Schools, Univ. of Toledo

Supreme Court Allows Title IX Lawsuits to Proceed Against Fairfax Schools, Univ. of Toledo

The Fairfax County School Board and the University of Toledo sought to narrow the scope under which the schools can be held liable under Title IX.

Read: VCU Police Team Up with Campus Group to Issue Whistles to Fight Street Harassment

VCU Police Team Up with Campus Group to Issue Whistles to Fight Street Harassment

In a recent VCU Police safety survey, 25% of students, faculty, and staff who responded named street harassment as one of their top concerns.

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