Student Activists Call Title IX Document ‘Totally Inaccessible’
Undergraduate leaders of Our Harvard Can Do Better, an anti-sexual assault advocacy group, criticized Harvard's "Frequently Asked Questions" document meant to clarify the University's sexual harassment policies, arguing it is opaque and inaccessible to students. Released in response to a sexual conduct climate survey and a federal probe finding Harvard Law School in violation of Title IX, the document was intended to enhance understanding of Harvard's policies. While some law school professors praised the document, the student group found it insufficient, claiming the language was too legalistic and confusing, particularly regarding terms like "reasonable person" and the distinction between "intoxicated" and "incapacitated." The group also lamented the lack of student involvement in the document's creation and continues to advocate for better clarification of policies and increased mandatory Title IX training for students.| Creator |
Delwiche, Noah J.
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The Harvard Crimson
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2015-10-20
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Digital
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https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2015/10/20/students-sexual-assault-faq/
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| Tags | Administrative Response, Advocacy, Student Publications |
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| Date Added | August 1, 2024 |
| Date Modifed | November 10, 2024 |
| Collection | Harvard and Sexual Assault |