It can be a frightening experience when a student has been accused of sexual misconduct. This can have a long-lasting impact on both your academic life and your professional life. A Title IX Lawyer Dekalb will help you navigate Title IX’s process and protect all of your rights.
The federal law Title IX prohibits discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation in programs and activities that receive funding from the government. This includes colleges, universities and other educational institutions. This includes employment in these programs. It also protects students against sexual harassment and assault on school and college campuses. It is vital to hire a Title IX lawyer as soon as you are accused.
A Title IX Lawyer can provide legal advice to a person accused of such charges and can help them prepare for an interview with investigators and an appeal hearing. They can also review Title IX policies at the school to ensure they are fair. They can assist their client to collect evidence and challenge credibility of the accuser.
There are several different types Title IX allegations. The most common Title IX allegations are those of sexual assault. Title IX complaints may also include rape, sex based harassment, and a variety of other sexually related incidents. Title IX cases and investigations are very much like criminal cases. However, they are handled by university investigators or campus officers rather than law enforcement. In criminal courts, the rules of proof and burden of proving are more rigorous.
The school may decide that it will investigate the allegations, and impose sanctions in the event they find a violation to Title IX. These can include suspension or expulsion. Sanctions can also affect financial aid and scholarships for students. They can negatively affect a student’s opportunities in the future, whether they are applying to graduate school or looking for a job.
During the investigation phase, the investigator will schedule a meeting with both the complainant (the complainant) and the respondent (the respondent) to gather the necessary information. This meeting is called an intake. Both parties have the right to have a Title IX Attorney-Advisor present during this meeting. During the interview the investigator will ask questions to both parties and gather any relevant evidence. The respondent must be prepared to give the investigator a list of witnesses as well as documentation that supports their side of the story. They should also prepare to dispute the allegations of complainant, and show inconsistencies within their testimony.
If a school determines there was a Title IX infraction, they can report it to the federal authorities and impose sanctions on those responsible. If the school does not impose sanctions on the respondent, then it will close the case. In some instances, the school may agree with settlement negotiations. If the case cannot be resolved by these methods, a district court can be contacted. If the complainant wants to file a lawsuit, it must be done within 180-days of the incident.
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