Justice Department Finds Flaws in UNM’s Handling of Sexual Assaults
The department released a statement on its findings April 22.
The department released a statement on its findings April 22.
The money would give the Office for Civil Rights more resources to handle investigations of sexual assault and Title IX violations.
The student argued Columbia failed to protect him from sexual harassment and discrimination.
The orders can be difficult to create and enforce while respecting student rights.
The guidelines are designed to help police handle reports of sexual violence.
The bill is expected to be signed into law in the coming days.
The strategies are being adopted following an external review of its sexual violence policies.
The sexual assaults allegedly occurred in 2011.
Several prominent scientists, many affiliated with universities, have faced accusations of sexual assault or misconduct in recent months.
A federal judge’s ruling was based on the rejection of a Title IX claim made by someone outside of an educational institution.