Sexual Violence and Title IX - Information and Resources
January 2016
General Resources
Clery Center for Security on Campus
The Clery Center for Security On Campus is dedicated to preventing violence, substance abuse and
other crimes on college and university campuses across the United States, and to compassionately
assist the victims of these crimes.
End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)
EVAWI is a non-profit organization that envisions a world where gender-based violence is
unacceptable; where perpetrators are held accountable, and victims receive the compassion,
support, and justice they deserve. They inspire and educate those who respond to gender-based
violence, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to support victims and hold
perpetrators accountable. EVAWI promotes victim-centered, multidisciplinary collaboration,
which strengthens the response of the criminal justice system, other professionals, allies, and the
general public -- making communities safer.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
The NSVRC staff collects and disseminates a wide range of resources on sexual violence including
statistics, research, position statements, statutes, training curricula, prevention initiatives, and
program information. With these resources, the NSVRC assists coalitions, advocates and others
interested in understanding and eliminating sexual violence. The NSVRC also enjoys a strong
partnership with state, territory and tribal anti-sexual violence coalitions and allied
organizations.
Not Alone
Not Alone was launched in connection with the White House Task Force to Protect Students from
Sexual Assault. The Task Force was established on January 22, 2014, and since then, thousands of
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people have shared their stories and ideas about how best to eliminate sexual assault in schools.
Not Alone provides information for students, schools, and anyone interested in finding resources
on how to respond to and prevent sexual violence on college and university campuses and in
schools.
Publications
Building Partnerships among Law Enforcement Agencies, Colleges and Universities: Developing a
Memorandum of Understanding to Prevent and Respond Effectively to Sexual Assaults at Colleges
and Universities
White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault
The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault has provided this sample
memorandum of understanding (MOU), referenced in the Not Alone report, to assist campuses
and law enforcement agencies to work together in their efforts to protect students, address the
needs of sexual assault survivors, and ensure a prompt, thorough, and fair response to allegations
of sexual misconduct. This sample MOU reflects input from task force members and agencies,
outside experts on sexual assault, police associations, state attorneys general, and campus
administrators and counsels.
Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and
Domestic Violence
Department of Justice (DOJ), 2015
This guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) is designed to help law enforcement agencies
prevent gender bias in their response to sexual assault and domestic violence, highlighting the
need for clear policies, robust training and responsive accountability systems. This document is
intended to reflect and further DOJ's partnership with the police leaders, line officers and
detectives who work tirelessly to ensure that policing is free from bias and to uphold the civil and
human rights of the communities they serve. The guidance serves two key purposes. First, it aims
to examine how gender bias can undermine the response of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to
sexual assault and domestic violence. Second, it provides a set of basic principles that – if
integrated into LEAs’ policies, trainings and practices – will help ensure that gender bias, either
intentionally or unintentionally, does not undermine efforts to keep victims safe and hold
offenders accountable.
Model Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Campus Sexual Assault Part I: How-To Guide
California Attorney General’s Office, University of California, Alameda County and San Bernardino
County District Attorney’s Offices, and San Francisco and Oxnard Police Departments, 2015
The How-To Guide is a step-by-step guide for stakeholders to create an MOU that reflects local
needs and capacity. It is intended to provide context, suggested supplemental content, and points
of discussion to assist parties as they tailor the Template MOU to their unique circumstances. The
How-To Guide is organized in the same structure as the Template MOU.
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Model Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Campus Sexual Assault Part II: Template MOU
California Attorney General’s Office, University of California, Alameda County and San Bernardino
County District Attorney’s Offices, and San Francisco and Oxnard Police Departments, 2015
The Template MOU provides sample language for parties to incorporate into their local
agreement. Parties may wish to adapt the Template to ensure consistency with other agreements
already in place between some or all of the Parties, and to revisit any preexisting agreements to
reconcile any changes in law or practice. Please consult the How-To Guide for context and
additional suggestions Parties may wish to use to supplement various sections of the Template.
The Model MOU does not replace or supersede the law, and does not create any enforceable
rights. Similarly, it does not offer legal advice.
Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence
Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 2014
In April 2014, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a questions
and answers document to provide additional guidance to federally funded education institutions
about their obligations under Title IX to address sexual violence. This guidance further clarifies
the legal requirements under Title IX articulated in OCR’s 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual
Violence and its 2001 Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance.
Title IX Resource Guide
Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 2015
This resource guide includes an overview of the scope of Title IX, a discussion about Title IX’s
administrative requirements, as well as a discussion of other key Title IX issues and references to
federal resources. The discussion of each Title IX issue includes recommended best practices for
the Title IX coordinator to help your institution meet its obligations under Title IX. The resource
guide also explains the institution’s obligation to report information to the Department of
Education that could be relevant to Title IX. This resource guide accompanies the "Dear Colleague
Letter on Title IX Coordinators" and the "Letter to Title IX Coordinators."
Articles
ARC3 Develops Free Campus Climate Survey
In 2014, the Administrator-Researcher Campus Climate Collaborative (ARC3) came together at the
Georgia State University Forum on Campus Sexual Assault to begin developing their Campus
Climate Survey. Read this article to learn about the free ARC3 survey and how it can be utilized on
campuses.
California Takes Steps To Address Sexual Assault on Campuses
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California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris is working to address sexual assault on state college
campuses. Harris, along with others, developed a Model Memorandum of Understanding to be
used to improve response to campus sexual assault cases. Read this article to learn more about the
details of the model MOU.
White House Task Force Releases New Resources for Campus Communities
Two new resources have been released that address sexual violence on campus. The resource
guide is complied of various materials and is designed to support campus community members.
The Safe Place resource kit is specifically for campus health centers and how they can respond to
trauma of sexual violence.
Training
Adult Sexual Assault: A Trauma Informed Approach
Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, 2014
This training video was designed so that it can be used in a brief in-service training or two short
training sessions as part of roll call or shift change briefings at your agency. The training provides
an overview of how trauma impacts victims and how law enforcement first responders can
implement a trauma informed response and approach to sexual assault survivors. The training
video features Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Chief Tom Tremblay (Ret.) and law enforcement
professionals from across Michigan. The video is available as a training resource for law
enforcement and allied professionals. A facilitator’s guide to help you use the training film as part
of training is also available.
Implications of the Clery Act and Title IX for Overseas and Distance Locations
University Risk Management & Insurance Association (URMIA)
In 2013, URMIA produced a free member webinar on the implications of the Clery Act and Title IX
for overseas and distance locations. This presentation explains, in plain English, the standards laid
out by the Clery Act in distance and overseas study, as well as the interplay between the Clery Act
and Title IX for reports of sex offenses that occur overseas. The presentation also includes an
update on Clery Act and Title IX reporting changes arising from the amendments to the Violence
Against Women Act.
Online Training Institute (OLTI)
End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)
EVAWI offers free self-paced courses on the topic of criminal justice response to sexual assault.
EVAWI also offers archived webinars (both free and for a fee) on various topics related to sexual
assault.
Title IX Coordinator Training
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National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA)
This eight-session course is designed specifically for campus Title IX Coordinators and other
administrators with Title IX responsibilities and includes April 2014 federal government guidance.
Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigation and Adjudication Educational Program
National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)
After rigorous curriculum development, pilot program testing, evaluation, and updates, as well as
the evaluation and vetting of 26 additional faculty instructors, the NCCPS is pleased to announce
that the Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigation and Adjudication Educational Program will
be available to the public beginning in 2016. This groundbreaking curriculum is the result of
endless hours of work with nationally recognized subject matter experts in the fields of sexual and
gender-based violence investigations, Title IX, the Clery Act, victim's advocacy, student conduct,
and psychology.
The first public educational program will be held February 23-26, 2016 in Tampa, FL hosted by
Hillsborough Community College. Program registration is available to representatives from
institutions of higher education and their local partners involved in the investigation and
adjudication of reports of sexual and gender-based violence on campus. We encourage
representation from campus/community multi-disciplinary teams, and will therefore accept
registrations for up to five individuals per institution, per program.
You Have Options Program (YHOP) Trainings
The You Have Options Program (YHOP) has three goals: 1) increase sexual assault reporting by
eliminating as many barriers to reporting as possible, 2) increase identification and prosecution of
sexual offenders, and 3) decrease sexual assault victimization. Agencies participating in the YHOP
receive training in law enforcement options for sexual assault reporting and best practice law
enforcement strategies to assist in the identification and investigation of sexual offenders.
YHOP facilitates a number of training events including:
-Introduction to the Forensic Experimental Trauma Interview (FETI)
-Practical Application of the Forensic Experimental Trauma Interview (FETI)
-YHOP Introductory Session
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