Understanding the New Title IX Guidance
On April 4, 2011, the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a “significant... [Read More]
Examples
It can happen to anyone... Molly and Andrew Molly met Andrew on the first day of her sophomore year, and they quickly started spending a lot of time together. After they began dating, Andrew called or texted ...
Is my school ready?
Schools need to address dating violence. Schools have a unique opportunity to educate and support teens and may be the only place where teenagers can learn about dating violence. Schools provide students with a support system, problem solving ...
Blog & News
Obama Administration Takes a Stand on Sexual Violence in Schools
On April 4, 2011, Vice President Biden announced that the Administration has issued a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter withdrawing... [Read More]
Early Sexual Activity Linked to Violence
Girls who have had sex by the age of 14 are more likely to experience violence in their relationships. According to a Liz... [Read More]
Say Something
I didn’t think it would happen to me
I didn’t think it would ever happen to me. I was raised well, my parents taught me never to get in strangers’ cars or... [Read More]
I want to help my friend
I think one of my friends might be in an abusive relationship… a lot of the symptoms fit her. She spends all of her time... [Read More]
I want my school to pay more attention
I told my counselor that I think my friend’s boyfriend verbally abuses her (he puts her down, calls her names, etc), and... [Read More]