Sexual Assault
Jimmy Carter Addresses Issues of Human Rights
In his lecture, Carter shared facts about various forms of gender inequality, discussing the sex slave trade’s injustices against women, religious institutions’ discrimination against women, and sexual assault on college campuses.
Law Students Form Title IX Discussion Group
The group, called “Harvard Talks Title IX” or “HTT9,” was born out of discussion this fall in two courses taught by law professor Charles R. Nesson ’60.
Title IX Complaints in Higher Education
The Crimson's searchable database details the outcomes of more than 7,500 Title IX complaints received and closed by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights between Jan. 1, 2002 and Sept. 22, 2014. The data was obtained by The Crimson through a Freedom of Information Act request and includes the opening date of each complaint case, the date it was closed, the OCR's description of resolution, and whether or not the complaint resulted in a policy change.
UC Candidates Spar at Crimson Crossfire Debate
The audience, which included the current UC President Gus A. Mayopoulos ’15, cheered raucously and frequently shouted at the candidates.
Sexual Climate Survey Used by Harvard May Become Nat'l Model
A month after administrators announced that Harvard was collaborating with peer institutions to create a sexual assault survey, experts say the survey may serve as a model for other institutions.
Princeton Found in Violation of Title IX
Princeton has entered a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights after the office found the university in violation of the federal anti-sex discrimination law Title IX.
Sexual Assault Task Force To Host Student Focus Group Sessions
The President’s Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Assault will begin hosting student focus group sessions early next month.
Students Shoulder Mattresses in Solidarity with Sexual Assault Victims
The day of action was sparked by the activism of Columbia University student Emma Sulkowicz, who has vowed to carry her dorm mattress for as long as the alleged perpetrator attends Columbia.
Showing Support
Supporters of the 'Carry That Weight' movement sign a mattress to advocate for victims of sexual and domestic violence on Wednesday.
Title IX Officer
University Title IX Officer Mia Karvonides speaks at a Sexual Assault Town Hall, Monday, Oct. 20.
Title IX Office Hires Temporary Help as Posts Remain Vacant
Administrators are interviewing candidates to fill two remaining positions in the new central office charged with investigating sexual harassment complaints.
FAS Office, Not ODR, Still Handling Faculty Misconduct Cases
The newly-formed Office for Sexual and Gender-Based Dispute Resolution will play no role in the investigation of faculty misconduct.
Law School Profs Condemn New Sexual Harassment Policy
Twenty-eight Law School professors called for Harvard to withdraw its newly installed sexual harassment policy in a pointed open letter published on Tuesday night.
UC Vows To Amp Up Student Voice
Top Undergraduate Council leaders have dialed up their criticism of a perceived lack of student inclusion in administrative decisions and will meet with University President Drew G. Faust Friday to demand reform.
