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Reviews a multi-systematic framework that explains the influence of peer relationships on risk. This report examines research that answer three key questions: 1) do risky peer contexts increase the likelihood that teens will experience dating violence; 2) what roles do peers play in seeking help after teens experience violence; and 3) can group interventions or those focused on social contexts reduce the risk for teen dating violence.
Provides a library of information concerning assessment, evaluation, and research methodology. Resources include tutorials, FAQs, abstracts, digests, journals, web links, and other publications.
Provides guidance related to complying with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. This significant guidance document includes answers to questions related to a school's obligation to respond to sexual violence, procedural requirements, and investigations and hearings.
Previews a solicitation released by the National Institute for Justice that provides funding to conduct research and evaluation activities related to adjudication of campus sexual assault. Provides eligibility requirements and a description of award requirements.
Calls on college and university presidents, chancellors, and senior administrators to address sexual assault on their campuses. The blog post outlines current statistics, talks about the progress that has been made, and makes a request for more improvements.
Provide guidelines to colleges and universities in resolving allegations of campus sexual misconduct. They are aspirational and reflect the Task Force’s collective judgment for a fair process.
Provides strategies and tools that universities may find helpful to leverage in order to ensure compliance with the Clery Act. Resources included in the kit are: a best practices webinar entitled "Clery Act and Critical Communications for Higher ED"; a downloadable guide called "The Clery Act’s Emergency Communications Requirements: Five Steps to Compliance"; and an experts discussion about the Clery Act's emergency communications requirement.
Provides a final update of the White House initiative, It's On Us, aimed at fundamentally shifting the culture around sexual assault. The press release discusses the final event focused on stopping sexual violence against students, the It’s On Us Summit. The Summit brought together student leaders, campus, community, business and media partners, and federal colleagues.
Reflects the Department of Education’s interpretations and guidance for understanding and meeting the various Higher Education Act requirements. It is intended for use by the Department’s program reviewers who are responsible for evaluating an institution’s compliance with the requirements as well as postsecondary institutions and outside reviewers.
Provides guidance to institutions regarding their responsibility to comply with Section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA), before final regulations are effective. Includes rulemaking process, guidance, and additional contact information and resources.