The Clery Act directly and indirectly imposes several requirements related to violence against women crimes that institutions must comply with. Direct implications include requiring institutions to use FBI definitions for sex offenses, provide a sexual assault victims bill of rights, and inform about registered sex offenders as required by the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act. Indirect implications include requiring policy statements on security awareness/crime prevention programs and designating campus security authorities responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act crimes. Understanding and complying with these regulations can help institutions avoid compliance issues.
Title IX - Focusing on the Important SCCLEAMargolis Healy
This document discusses Title IX and the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) on Title IX issued by the Department of Education. It provides an overview of key topics in 3 points:
1. It outlines what Title IX is and how it prohibits sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal funds.
2. It summarizes the important aspects of the DCL, including designating a Title IX coordinator, adopting grievance procedures, publishing a nondiscrimination policy, and conducting adequate investigations of sexual harassment complaints.
3. It advises institutions on next steps, including notifying their community of the Title IX coordinator, grievance procedures, and nondiscrimination policy in order to comply with Title IX requirements.
Exploring the Challenges of Violence Against Women Crimes on Campus, Margolis...Margolis Healy
This document discusses the challenges of addressing violence against women on college campuses. It summarizes research finding high rates of sexual assault against college women, with most assaults known to the victim. It also discusses the work of Dr. Lisak who found that a small percentage of men commit the majority of rapes, often through repeat offending. The document outlines three main challenges faced by colleges: having many points of contact that need coordination to help victims, coordinating with local authorities, and ensuring adequate on-campus support services for victims. Strong collaboration and communication between campus and community resources are keys to overcoming these challenges.
Title IX, Meet Clery, Clery Meet Title IX: Implementing the VAWA AmendmentsMargolis Healy
This presentation from the 24th Annual Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference from October 2014 provides information on Title IX fundamentals, summary of institutional obligations, Clery Act VAWA Amendments, the connections between Title IX and VAWA, new policy requirements, challenges, rule making and next steps.
The Aftermath of Tragedy on Campus - 2010 Legal Issues in Higher Education Co...Margolis Healy
This document discusses the aftermath of a tragedy on a college campus. It describes challenges for students, faculty, staff, and the media after a student went missing at the University of Vermont. It outlines the investigation and response, including setting up a command post and coordinating with law enforcement. Finally, it discusses lessons learned around staffing, crisis communication plans, media management, and town-gown relations in the aftermath of such an event.
Title IX - Focusing on the Important SCCLEAMargolis Healy
This document discusses Title IX and the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) on Title IX issued by the Department of Education. It provides an overview of key topics in 3 points:
1. It outlines what Title IX is and how it prohibits sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal funds.
2. It summarizes the important aspects of the DCL, including designating a Title IX coordinator, adopting grievance procedures, publishing a nondiscrimination policy, and conducting adequate investigations of sexual harassment complaints.
3. It advises institutions on next steps, including notifying their community of the Title IX coordinator, grievance procedures, and nondiscrimination policy in order to comply with Title IX requirements.
Exploring the Challenges of Violence Against Women Crimes on Campus, Margolis...Margolis Healy
This document discusses the challenges of addressing violence against women on college campuses. It summarizes research finding high rates of sexual assault against college women, with most assaults known to the victim. It also discusses the work of Dr. Lisak who found that a small percentage of men commit the majority of rapes, often through repeat offending. The document outlines three main challenges faced by colleges: having many points of contact that need coordination to help victims, coordinating with local authorities, and ensuring adequate on-campus support services for victims. Strong collaboration and communication between campus and community resources are keys to overcoming these challenges.
Title IX, Meet Clery, Clery Meet Title IX: Implementing the VAWA AmendmentsMargolis Healy
This presentation from the 24th Annual Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference from October 2014 provides information on Title IX fundamentals, summary of institutional obligations, Clery Act VAWA Amendments, the connections between Title IX and VAWA, new policy requirements, challenges, rule making and next steps.
The Aftermath of Tragedy on Campus - 2010 Legal Issues in Higher Education Co...Margolis Healy
This document discusses the aftermath of a tragedy on a college campus. It describes challenges for students, faculty, staff, and the media after a student went missing at the University of Vermont. It outlines the investigation and response, including setting up a command post and coordinating with law enforcement. Finally, it discusses lessons learned around staffing, crisis communication plans, media management, and town-gown relations in the aftermath of such an event.
This document summarizes a presentation on enhancing compliance with the Clery Act. It discusses the renewed focus on issues of sexual and gender violence on campuses. It provides an overview of the history and requirements of the Clery Act. It then outlines 5 ways institutions can immediately enhance their Clery Act compliance: 1) appointing a Clery Act compliance coordinator; 2) reviewing required policies; 3) identifying and training campus security authorities; 4) improving crime data collection processes; and 5) identifying all safety awareness programs to include in the annual security report. It stresses the importance of preparing for new requirements under the Campus SaVE Act.
The document discusses 5 challenges for comprehensive campus safety planning: (1) taking a holistic, multidisciplinary approach; (2) conducting a hazard and vulnerability analysis; (3) leveraging technology; (4) enhancing prevention through policies like Title IX and Clery Act compliance; and (5) creating a chief safety officer position. It provides an overview of key campus safety laws and policies, such as defining sexual harassment and violence, the scope of Title IX, and the threat assessment process. The goal is to help institutions address natural disasters, sexual assault, hazing, alcohol risks, suicide, and other threats through an integrated safety strategy.
The Challenges of Preventing & Responding to Violence Against Women Crimes on...Margolis Healy
This document discusses the challenges of preventing and responding to violence against women on college campuses. It identifies several key challenges, including denial of the problem, difficulties coordinating responses across different campus departments and with local law enforcement, lack of adequate support services, and lack of knowledge about the nature and dynamics of violence against women crimes. The document provides examples of successes in addressing these challenges through collaboration, clear policies, training, and ensuring support and advocacy services are well-coordinated both on and off campus.
Conducting a Security Vulnerability Assessment, 2010 Valencia CC Presentation...Margolis Healy
This document outlines the agenda and methodology for conducting a security vulnerability assessment. It defines key terms like vulnerability and vulnerability assessment. It explains why an assessment is important, citing legal obligations, campus safety concerns, and recommendations from post-incident reports. The methodology discusses conducting an environment scan of the internal and external campus, reviewing physical security systems, and assessing policies, procedures, response capacity, and overall risk. The goal is to identify potential risks, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance campus safety.
This document outlines an agenda and schedule for a Title IX and Campus Security Authority training program. It discusses the key topics to be covered, including an overview of Title IX institutional obligations, understanding sexual and gender violence on campus, the duties of a Title IX coordinator, complaint intake and investigations, and conducting hearings. It also lists the faculty members leading the training and provides information on breaks and times for discussion exercises using a case study example.
2012 URMIA - Threats from Campus Violence and Student Special Events: Awarene...Margolis Healy
This document discusses threats of campus violence and student special events. It provides an agenda for the presentation and introduces three speakers who will discuss campus violence trends in the US, managing student events at Yeshiva University, and recommendations for prevention and response. Case studies of fights, stabbings and shootings at various universities following on-campus parties or events are also presented. The goal is to raise awareness of risks and discuss best practices.
Margolis Healy Campus Threat Assessment Case Studies: A Training ToolMargolis Healy
Campus Threat Assessment Case Studies: A Training Tool for Investigation, Evalution, and Intervention.
By Margolis Healy
Funded by Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Released March 2013
Comprehensive safety planning meeting of the minds april 3, 2014Margolis Healy
Steven J. Healy and Dr. Gene Deisinger advocate for a holistic approach to campus safety and security planning that involves 1) eliminating separate committees and teams in favor of a comprehensive multidisciplinary group, 2) conducting a hazard and vulnerability analysis to identify risks, 3) leveraging technology, 4) enhancing prevention through Title IX, Clery Act compliance and threat assessment, and 5) designating a chief safety officer. They discuss various risks facing colleges, integrating emergency management, and the importance of policies and training regarding sexual assault, behavioral threats, and regulatory mandates.
The Future of Sexual and Relationship Violence PreventionKatie Mitchell
The document discusses strategies for preventing sexual violence on college campuses. It addresses legal and policy issues surrounding Title IX and due process, the importance of evidence-based prevention programming, challenges faced by vulnerable student groups, and training needs for faculty and staff. Effective approaches require collaborative policymaking, addressing campus culture and climate, and engaging students in solutions.
Title IX Training at SUNY Oswego (2013 Edition)sunyoswegoshare
The document provides information about Title IX and how to report sex discrimination at colleges. It explains that Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs that receive federal funding. It defines sexual harassment and violence and notes that all forms of sex discrimination should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is specially trained to help victims navigate the complaint process and seek remedies in a fair and organized manner.
The document summarizes a presentation about building respectful relationships with communities. It discusses the importance of avoiding bias-based policing and racial profiling. It provides examples of racial profiling incidents in various police departments and recommendations for developing model policies against profiling. The presentation emphasizes the importance of leadership, training, community relations, and accountability to address biases and build trust.
Negotiating under the shadow of domestic violence - Rachel FieldResolution Institute
There is now a greater awareness of the prevalence of family violence in family law matters generally and in FDR processes specifically. The dynamics resulting from a history of family violence can severely compromise the safety and efficacy of outcomes reached through FDR. In 2010 a model of mediation was piloted by the Federal Attorney-General's Department that was designed specifically to support the achievement of safe outcomes in matters with a history of family violence. This presentation discusses learning from that pilot and from the evaluation of the pilot.
C6 Prevention of sexual exploitation of children starts with knowledge on vul...VSE 2016
(Sjoerd van Bemmel, Bureau of the Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children)
In a recent report, The Dutch Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children examined seven groups of children to see how vulnerable they may be to sexual exploitation. In this workship, three groups, namely children from the Roma community, Syrian childbrides and children from the LGBT community will be discussed. Children who are not normally associated with sexual exploitation, but who have an increased risk of becoming victim. Frank Noteboom, researcher from the Dutch National Rapporteur, will approach these groups from a human trafficking perspective. From this angle, new insights appear in how to protect these groups from possible sexual exploitation. To conclude with words of Wayne Dyer: 'If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change'.
Title IX Investigations: Best Practices for InvestigatorsJosh Carter
Sexual harassment investigations conducted in higher education institutions have requirements under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. Under Title IX, schools are legally required to address hostile educational environments or risk losing their federal funding.
the ethics of job discrimination
,
definition of discrimination
,
types of discrimination
,
discrimination and the law
,
controversy over forms of discrimination
,
arguments against discrimination
,
utilitarian argument for affirmative action
,
equal justice argument for affirmative action
,
other types of discrimination
,
discrimination in the united states
,
increasing problems for women and minorities
,
moral objections to sexual harassment guidelines
,
legal status of affirmative action
The document discusses the history and origins of affirmative action in the United States. It began under President Kennedy to promote quotas for hiring minority groups. While supporters see it as promoting equality, critics argue it amounts to reverse discrimination against white males. There is ongoing debate around the policy, with some states passing laws against affirmative action in areas like government hiring and university admissions. Public opinion surveys on these issues show mixed views.
The document discusses a report by Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) analyzing school districts' compliance with Title IX requirements regarding sexual harassment. ERA sent public records requests to districts asking for documents related to Title IX compliance. Their analysis found widespread ignorance of Title IX responsibilities and non-compliance with basic requirements. Many policies were incomplete or inaccessible. The results indicate K-12 students, staff, and parents are not adequately informed about protections from sexual harassment or how to report it. The report makes recommendations to improve laws, policies and training to better prevent and address harassment in schools.
Our Alarming Reality! Abuse of Persons with Disabilities and What We Can Do About It.
In 2014 the National Crime Victim Survey revealed that people with disabilities face a greater risk of being victimized compared to individuals without disabilities. Studies expose an epidemic rate of violent victimization.
Slides from a webinar featuring California self-advocates Molly Kennedy and Kecia Weller. They are joined by Teresa Favuzzi, Executive Director of the CA Foundation for Independent Living Centers. The team shares ways all of us can make a difference in our communities. Let’s learn more to prevent more. Together we can curb this epidemic!
This document discusses job discrimination and affirmative action. It defines different types of discrimination, such as intentional vs unintentional, and individual vs institutional. It also defines affirmative action as programs that aim to increase representation of underrepresented groups. The document outlines US laws prohibiting discrimination and debates around forms of discrimination and affirmative action, including arguments for and against these practices.
Now Is the Time: The President’s Plan - Fact SheetMargolis Healy
The document outlines the President's plan to reduce gun violence in the United States through four steps: 1) closing background check loopholes to prevent dangerous individuals from obtaining guns; 2) banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; 3) making schools safer; and 4) increasing access to mental health services. It provides details on strengthening background checks and banning specific weapons and magazines to curb mass shootings and protect communities. The plan aims to balance Second Amendment rights with preventing violence through common-sense measures.
This document summarizes a presentation on enhancing compliance with the Clery Act. It discusses the renewed focus on issues of sexual and gender violence on campuses. It provides an overview of the history and requirements of the Clery Act. It then outlines 5 ways institutions can immediately enhance their Clery Act compliance: 1) appointing a Clery Act compliance coordinator; 2) reviewing required policies; 3) identifying and training campus security authorities; 4) improving crime data collection processes; and 5) identifying all safety awareness programs to include in the annual security report. It stresses the importance of preparing for new requirements under the Campus SaVE Act.
The document discusses 5 challenges for comprehensive campus safety planning: (1) taking a holistic, multidisciplinary approach; (2) conducting a hazard and vulnerability analysis; (3) leveraging technology; (4) enhancing prevention through policies like Title IX and Clery Act compliance; and (5) creating a chief safety officer position. It provides an overview of key campus safety laws and policies, such as defining sexual harassment and violence, the scope of Title IX, and the threat assessment process. The goal is to help institutions address natural disasters, sexual assault, hazing, alcohol risks, suicide, and other threats through an integrated safety strategy.
The Challenges of Preventing & Responding to Violence Against Women Crimes on...Margolis Healy
This document discusses the challenges of preventing and responding to violence against women on college campuses. It identifies several key challenges, including denial of the problem, difficulties coordinating responses across different campus departments and with local law enforcement, lack of adequate support services, and lack of knowledge about the nature and dynamics of violence against women crimes. The document provides examples of successes in addressing these challenges through collaboration, clear policies, training, and ensuring support and advocacy services are well-coordinated both on and off campus.
Conducting a Security Vulnerability Assessment, 2010 Valencia CC Presentation...Margolis Healy
This document outlines the agenda and methodology for conducting a security vulnerability assessment. It defines key terms like vulnerability and vulnerability assessment. It explains why an assessment is important, citing legal obligations, campus safety concerns, and recommendations from post-incident reports. The methodology discusses conducting an environment scan of the internal and external campus, reviewing physical security systems, and assessing policies, procedures, response capacity, and overall risk. The goal is to identify potential risks, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance campus safety.
This document outlines an agenda and schedule for a Title IX and Campus Security Authority training program. It discusses the key topics to be covered, including an overview of Title IX institutional obligations, understanding sexual and gender violence on campus, the duties of a Title IX coordinator, complaint intake and investigations, and conducting hearings. It also lists the faculty members leading the training and provides information on breaks and times for discussion exercises using a case study example.
2012 URMIA - Threats from Campus Violence and Student Special Events: Awarene...Margolis Healy
This document discusses threats of campus violence and student special events. It provides an agenda for the presentation and introduces three speakers who will discuss campus violence trends in the US, managing student events at Yeshiva University, and recommendations for prevention and response. Case studies of fights, stabbings and shootings at various universities following on-campus parties or events are also presented. The goal is to raise awareness of risks and discuss best practices.
Margolis Healy Campus Threat Assessment Case Studies: A Training ToolMargolis Healy
Campus Threat Assessment Case Studies: A Training Tool for Investigation, Evalution, and Intervention.
By Margolis Healy
Funded by Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Released March 2013
Comprehensive safety planning meeting of the minds april 3, 2014Margolis Healy
Steven J. Healy and Dr. Gene Deisinger advocate for a holistic approach to campus safety and security planning that involves 1) eliminating separate committees and teams in favor of a comprehensive multidisciplinary group, 2) conducting a hazard and vulnerability analysis to identify risks, 3) leveraging technology, 4) enhancing prevention through Title IX, Clery Act compliance and threat assessment, and 5) designating a chief safety officer. They discuss various risks facing colleges, integrating emergency management, and the importance of policies and training regarding sexual assault, behavioral threats, and regulatory mandates.
The Future of Sexual and Relationship Violence PreventionKatie Mitchell
The document discusses strategies for preventing sexual violence on college campuses. It addresses legal and policy issues surrounding Title IX and due process, the importance of evidence-based prevention programming, challenges faced by vulnerable student groups, and training needs for faculty and staff. Effective approaches require collaborative policymaking, addressing campus culture and climate, and engaging students in solutions.
Title IX Training at SUNY Oswego (2013 Edition)sunyoswegoshare
The document provides information about Title IX and how to report sex discrimination at colleges. It explains that Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs that receive federal funding. It defines sexual harassment and violence and notes that all forms of sex discrimination should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is specially trained to help victims navigate the complaint process and seek remedies in a fair and organized manner.
The document summarizes a presentation about building respectful relationships with communities. It discusses the importance of avoiding bias-based policing and racial profiling. It provides examples of racial profiling incidents in various police departments and recommendations for developing model policies against profiling. The presentation emphasizes the importance of leadership, training, community relations, and accountability to address biases and build trust.
Negotiating under the shadow of domestic violence - Rachel FieldResolution Institute
There is now a greater awareness of the prevalence of family violence in family law matters generally and in FDR processes specifically. The dynamics resulting from a history of family violence can severely compromise the safety and efficacy of outcomes reached through FDR. In 2010 a model of mediation was piloted by the Federal Attorney-General's Department that was designed specifically to support the achievement of safe outcomes in matters with a history of family violence. This presentation discusses learning from that pilot and from the evaluation of the pilot.
C6 Prevention of sexual exploitation of children starts with knowledge on vul...VSE 2016
(Sjoerd van Bemmel, Bureau of the Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children)
In a recent report, The Dutch Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children examined seven groups of children to see how vulnerable they may be to sexual exploitation. In this workship, three groups, namely children from the Roma community, Syrian childbrides and children from the LGBT community will be discussed. Children who are not normally associated with sexual exploitation, but who have an increased risk of becoming victim. Frank Noteboom, researcher from the Dutch National Rapporteur, will approach these groups from a human trafficking perspective. From this angle, new insights appear in how to protect these groups from possible sexual exploitation. To conclude with words of Wayne Dyer: 'If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change'.
Title IX Investigations: Best Practices for InvestigatorsJosh Carter
Sexual harassment investigations conducted in higher education institutions have requirements under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. Under Title IX, schools are legally required to address hostile educational environments or risk losing their federal funding.
the ethics of job discrimination
,
definition of discrimination
,
types of discrimination
,
discrimination and the law
,
controversy over forms of discrimination
,
arguments against discrimination
,
utilitarian argument for affirmative action
,
equal justice argument for affirmative action
,
other types of discrimination
,
discrimination in the united states
,
increasing problems for women and minorities
,
moral objections to sexual harassment guidelines
,
legal status of affirmative action
The document discusses the history and origins of affirmative action in the United States. It began under President Kennedy to promote quotas for hiring minority groups. While supporters see it as promoting equality, critics argue it amounts to reverse discrimination against white males. There is ongoing debate around the policy, with some states passing laws against affirmative action in areas like government hiring and university admissions. Public opinion surveys on these issues show mixed views.
The document discusses a report by Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) analyzing school districts' compliance with Title IX requirements regarding sexual harassment. ERA sent public records requests to districts asking for documents related to Title IX compliance. Their analysis found widespread ignorance of Title IX responsibilities and non-compliance with basic requirements. Many policies were incomplete or inaccessible. The results indicate K-12 students, staff, and parents are not adequately informed about protections from sexual harassment or how to report it. The report makes recommendations to improve laws, policies and training to better prevent and address harassment in schools.
Our Alarming Reality! Abuse of Persons with Disabilities and What We Can Do About It.
In 2014 the National Crime Victim Survey revealed that people with disabilities face a greater risk of being victimized compared to individuals without disabilities. Studies expose an epidemic rate of violent victimization.
Slides from a webinar featuring California self-advocates Molly Kennedy and Kecia Weller. They are joined by Teresa Favuzzi, Executive Director of the CA Foundation for Independent Living Centers. The team shares ways all of us can make a difference in our communities. Let’s learn more to prevent more. Together we can curb this epidemic!
This document discusses job discrimination and affirmative action. It defines different types of discrimination, such as intentional vs unintentional, and individual vs institutional. It also defines affirmative action as programs that aim to increase representation of underrepresented groups. The document outlines US laws prohibiting discrimination and debates around forms of discrimination and affirmative action, including arguments for and against these practices.
Now Is the Time: The President’s Plan - Fact SheetMargolis Healy
The document outlines the President's plan to reduce gun violence in the United States through four steps: 1) closing background check loopholes to prevent dangerous individuals from obtaining guns; 2) banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; 3) making schools safer; and 4) increasing access to mental health services. It provides details on strengthening background checks and banning specific weapons and magazines to curb mass shootings and protect communities. The plan aims to balance Second Amendment rights with preventing violence through common-sense measures.
The White House - Gun Violence Reduction Executive ActionsMargolis Healy
The President announced a series of executive actions to reduce gun violence in the United States. This includes directing federal agencies to make relevant data available to background check systems, reviewing categories of prohibited gun purchasers, and launching a national safe gun ownership campaign. Additionally, actions will address legal barriers to background check information sharing, improve incentives for states to participate, and require tracing of guns used in crimes. The President also aims to clarify mental health coverage and encourage development of emergency response plans.
This document discusses threats of campus violence and student special events. It provides an agenda for the presentation and introduces the speakers - Leta Finch from Aon Risk Solutions, Nakeschi Watkins from Yeshiva University, and Gary Margolis from Margolis, Healy & Associates. The presentation covers topics like the US gun culture, state laws regarding guns on campus, the importance of prevention over response, research on fights/stabbings/shootings at student events, and recommendations for preventing campus violence and managing student special events safely.
This document summarizes a school security briefing that covered conducting a risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities, consequences, and probabilities to prioritize security risks. It then discussed strategies to mitigate risks, including physical security systems, policies and training, and building response capacity through relationships with local officials. The goal is to take reasonable steps to address reasonable risks through an organized approach involving the entire school community.
VA Campus Safety Forum - Clery & IBRS - What The Numbers Tell UsMargolis Healy
This document discusses requirements for reporting campus crime statistics under the Clery Act and upcoming changes due to the Campus SaVE Act. It covers what types of crimes must be reported, how the crime statistics are disclosed, and what insights can be gleaned from the numbers. Additionally, it addresses challenges with collecting and reporting accurate crime data and makes recommendations for enhancing reporting, such as ensuring all campus security authorities understand their obligations and collecting statistics from all of them. Finally, it summarizes new requirements under the Campus SaVE Act regarding the reporting and prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Clery Primer 2012 UVM Legal Issues ConferenceMargolis Healy
This document provides an overview of the Clery Act and ways to enhance compliance. It discusses how the Clery Act has evolved over time in response to various incidents and legislation. It notes trends in increased Department of Education program reviews and recommendations for institutions to formally appoint a Clery Act compliance coordinator, review required policies, identify and train campus security authorities, strengthen crime data collection processes, and track safety programs. The presentation aims to help campuses improve their Clery Act compliance.
MHA defining roles presentation in gender and sexual response on campus - 032612Margolis Healy
Presentation at the Conference on Crimes Against Women (Dallas, March 26, 2012). Presentation focused on the challenges of addressing gender and sexual violence on campus given the various interests and organizations that sometimes conflict.
This document discusses the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, Municipal Equality Index, and Healthcare Equality Index which evaluate LGBTQ inclusion and equality. It covers important terms related to gender and sexual orientation. It also discusses the indices' focus on non-discrimination policies, equitable benefits for employees, competency training, and public engagement efforts. The indices are presented as tools to help institutions advance inclusion and overcome legal and social challenges to equality.
Sexual Harassment 101: What Every Manager Needs to Knowhrluminary
The intent of this presentation is to inform and educate HR and other members of management on the legal consequences of discrimination and harassment. The presentation focuses on the important role of supervisors and managers in creating and maintaining an environment free of harassment.
Business Law Training: What’s Around the Corner? Eight Things We’re Watching ...Quarles & Brady
The document summarizes 8 issues that legal experts are watching in 2020 related to employment law. These include uncertainty around laws regarding medical and recreational marijuana use by employees and accommodating such use. It also discusses the rise of artificial intelligence in HR functions and ensuring it is free from bias. Other issues discussed include requests for service and emotional support animals in the workplace, expanding paid family and medical leave laws, nationwide class actions alleging gender pay discrimination, mandatory arbitration agreements, and biometric privacy laws.
A presentation discussing the challenges of conducting concurrent Title IX and criminal investigations on college and university campuses regarding gender and sexual violence, including sexual assault and harassment.
Building a compliant clery act program updated june3 2200Margolis Healy
This document provides guidance on building a compliant Clery Act program. It discusses the background and requirements of the Clery Act, including preparing the annual security report and policies around reporting crimes and emergencies. It also covers enforcement of the Clery Act and a checklist for assessing compliance.
SHRM 2011: Same-Sex Marriage - We're Not In Iowa AnymoreSamir Luther
This document discusses issues related to same-sex marriage and LGBT workplace protections in the United States. It provides an overview of the increasing number of states recognizing same-sex relationships through marriage or civil unions. It also outlines differences in state and federal non-discrimination laws and health benefit policies for LGBT employees. The document advocates for total workplace equality through inclusive non-discrimination policies, health benefits, education and training programs, and support for legislative protections and community engagement.
Mandate to Report, Responsibility to Prevent Child Abuse and NeglectJim McKay
This document provides guidance for principals on their role and responsibilities as mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect under West Virginia law. It discusses signs of abuse, what to do if a child discloses abuse, strategies to prevent abuse, and recent updates to legislation. The nature and prevalence of child abuse is examined, including facts about maltreatment nationally and in West Virginia. Recommendations from West Virginia's Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children are reviewed, including requiring training for school personnel and strengthening abuse prevention education in schools.
He Said, She Said, They Said #MeToo: Best Practices for Managing Workplace Se...Quarles & Brady
As the #metoo and #timesup movements continue to increase awareness surrounding workplace sexual harassment, now is the time for human resources professionals and supervisors to evaluate their policies, procedures, and training protocols for managing risks related to sex discrimination. We will discuss the effects of these viral social media movements and provide practical tips for employers who may now face a growing number of internal and external harassment claims.
This chapter discusses the importance of ethics in the criminal justice system. It notes that ethical issues exist at all levels, from creating laws to punishment. Criminal justice professionals have varying degrees of power and discretion, so studying ethics is critical to determine the right course of action. The chapter also defines key terms like morality, ethics, discretion, and explores the common obligations of criminal justice workers to act with integrity and uphold civil rights.
The document discusses sexual assault of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It notes that people with disabilities experience sexual assault at significantly higher rates than those without disabilities. They also often know their abusers and experience abuse in places like group homes. The document outlines Texas laws around sexual assault and consent. It also describes Travis County's community response system, including how to report assaults to law enforcement and adult protective services. Medical options like forensic exams are also summarized.
CIT Goals Objectives Overview Jan 2023.pptxVayaHealth
This document provides an overview of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. It discusses the background problem of many individuals with mental illnesses being incarcerated or experiencing police contact. CIT training aims to increase safety, connect people to services, and strengthen community ties by teaching officers de-escalation skills and local mental health resources. The core Memphis model elements include partnerships, community involvement, and specialized training to improve crisis response. Benefits of CIT include decreased arrests and injuries as well as improved collaboration.
Recruiters using social media for hiring can encounter several legal issues. They may improperly access private information stored on social networks without authorization in violation of privacy laws. They also cannot make hiring decisions based on job applicants' union organizing activities or personal characteristics like disability status that are protected under anti-discrimination laws. Additionally, recruiters need to carefully consider what types of information found on social media are actually relevant to the job requirements and avoid making decisions based on unusable information. Companies should establish clear policies on appropriate social media screening that are consistently applied for all applicants.
Chapter 3Risk Management in EmploymentEmployment Re.docxketurahhazelhurst
Chapter 3:
Risk Management in Employment
Employment Relationship carries Risk
• Risk to an organization is not limited to
provider-patient relationships
• As in any business, the healthcare organization
has responsibilities to its employees. Many of
which, if not properly implemented/enforced,
can lead to negative and litigious results
Employment-at-Will
• An employer may dismiss an employee
hired for an indefinite period of time for
any reason or no reason at all without
incurring liability to the employee
• Caveat: cannot discharge for an unlawful
reason, such as racial discrimination
Implicit Employment Contracts
• Though most states follow the employment-at-
will doctrine, many organizations may
unknowingly negate their ability to apply this
principle through
– Employer policies (i.e. progressive disciplinary policy)
– Oral assurances (i.e. looks like you have a bright
future ahead of you here)
– Industry customs (i.e. after so many years in one
position, employees are promoted to the next level)
– Employer conduct (i.e. allowing some employees
more chances to correct errors than others)
Burden of Proof
• In civil litigation of discrimination, the burden of
proof is usually on the plaintiff -they must show:
• Membership in a protected group
• Satisfactory job performance or appropriate
qualifications for the job being sought
• Receipt of discipline, termination or rejection
despite having the qualifications
• Employees of another protected class were
disciplined less severely or the employer continued
to accept application of people who were no better
qualified
Sexual Harassment
• Unwelcome sexual advances, request for
sexual favors or other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature when it is one of
the following:
• is a condition of employment
• is the basis of employment decisions
• interferes with work performance
• creates a hostile work environment
Minimizing Risk of Sexual Harassment
• Organization must exercise reasonable care to
prevent and correct any sexually harassing
behavior
– Written policies/procedures
– Documented staff training on policies/procedures
– Consistently adhere to and enforce policies
– Immediately investigate allegations of sexual
harassment
Responsibility of the Employee
• Employee must report occurrences of sexual
harassment to employer
– Employer must be given the opportunity to investigate
and take corrective action
• Though it is important that an employer investigate
all reports of sexual harassment, proactively
addressing situations or behavior that may be
perceived as sexual harassment is imperative.
– If management is aware of a potential situation and does
nothing, the risk of litigation and penalty is increased
People with HIV or AIDS
are protected by the ADA
Persons with HIV disease, both
symptomatic and asymptomatic, have
physical impairments that substantially
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This document provides an overview of ethics in criminal justice. It discusses why ethics is important to study, as criminal justice professionals have power and discretion that can impact people's lives. They are also public servants obligated to provide due process and equal protection. The document defines key terms like morality, ethics, discretion, and explores ethical demands and principles of public service. It provides examples of ethical dilemmas that criminal justice professionals may face and stresses the importance of identifying and resolving such issues.
HR Insights, The employer’s role in tackling domestic abuse - 8th June 2021 H...James Cheetham
Domestic Abuse is something all employers need to be aware of and understand their role in tackling.
A bill is currently going through Parliament to ensure there is a statutory definition everyone can work to.
It’s on employers minds as we all became aware in lockdown that for some, home was not a safe space.
In this session, Anna Denton-Jones discusses what it is, what to look out for, how it can affect the workforce and the measures employers might take.
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This document outlines a presentation on school safety. It discusses conducting a risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities, consequences, and probabilities to establish security baselines and prioritize mitigation strategies. The risk assessment process improves communication, decision-making, and builds partnerships. Reasonable steps should then be taken to address reasonable risks through physical security systems, policies and procedures, and emergency response capacity.
This document discusses improving school safety through collaboration, conducting hazard and vulnerability assessments, leveraging technology, establishing policies and procedures, and designating a chief safety officer for leadership. It emphasizes creating a multidisciplinary approach involving administrators, teachers, students, police, parents and others. Areas of focus include emergency management, threat assessment, substance abuse prevention, and security technology.
Building & Facilitating a Comprehensive Clery Compliance ProgramMargolis Healy
This document outlines the steps taken by a university system to build a comprehensive Clery Act compliance program after facing non-compliance issues and a Department of Education review. Key steps included hiring a dedicated Clery Act coordinator, identifying and training campus security authorities, standardizing crime reporting procedures, increasing community awareness, and establishing accountability measures like annual self-audits. The program aims to ensure accurate and consistent crime reporting across the university's 23 campuses through education, policy, and oversight.
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This document provides guidance on developing a bomb threat response plan with four key areas: planning and preparation, receiving a threat, evacuation, and search. It emphasizes the importance of organization, training, and evaluating each threat's credibility. Guidelines are presented for handling phone, email, and written bomb threats to preserve evidence. Factors for deciding the appropriate response like evacuation are discussed. The goal is to resolve threats safely while minimizing disruption.
The document discusses a grant from the MH&A/BJA Campus Crime Prevention to develop crime prevention program templates, disseminate them through a website, and create a technical assistance center. It introduces Margolis Healy, the recipient of the grant, and their focus on campus safety. It outlines the need for the grant, including that campus crime prevention practices can be improved and a lack of knowledge in modern strategies. The goals of the grant are to create crime prevention program templates for various crimes available nationwide, establish an online resource for the templates and networking, and present findings at conferences through a technical assistance center.
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This document discusses issues facing modern campus public safety organizations and how to address them. It covers organizational design and structure, operational strategy, staffing, budget, addressing the "thin blue line" mentality, physical security, and emergency management. The author recommends that campus public safety organizations align their structure and strategy with institutional goals, ensure adequate staffing and budget, integrate leadership with other campus units, and develop emergency plans that meet standards.