Subject-matter experts

With extensive training and experience conducting neutral investigations, delivering training and prevention programming, and auditing existing policies and programs to ensure compliance with Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act, Titles VI and VII, and mandatory child abuse reporting laws. We exist to support institutions in their efforts to serve students and educators, to create safe and healthy educational environments, and to promote fair processes that are not merely compliant but also reflective of institutional values at the highest levels.

Consulting and Advisement

At times, questions may arise pertaining to best practices, legal guidance interpretation, interim measures, hypothetical situations, investigations, training obligations, institutional response, collaboration across divisions, or the overall role of a Title IX Coordinator. Having a seasoned professional to speak to, pose questions, aid in facilitating divisional discussions, or collaborate with is helpful and can prevent headaches in the long run.

Development, Internal Auditing, and Assessment

We are skilled at policy, procedure, and template development to ensure a consistent, neutral, and equitable response to reports of discrimination, harassment, and violence that are compliant with regulations and guidance. This may include the creation of a consistent method of documentation and record-keeping. Additionally, we are trained at assessing the current office/entity structures, protocols, and policies to make recommendations for the future as well as check for compliance gaps.  

Interim Assistance

During periods of high volume or transition, entities may desire additional assistance on campus to handle the needs of the institution. We are able to provide interim assistance with training and prevention efforts, investigations of reported misconduct, or act as an on-site Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator to ensure there are no gaps in coverage or compliance. 

Investigations of Reported Misconduct

Conduct neutral, equitable investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, interpersonal violence, stalking, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and/or workplace violations that are compliant as well as follow institutional policies and procedures.

Preparation for an External Audit or Litigation

When notice is provided by an external agency that they will be conducting and audit of the current practices, this may seem incredibly daunting especially on top of your daily workload. We are able to assist in proactively preparing for an audit as well as responding to the requirements of the audit. We have worked with the Office for Civil Rights, the Clery Compliance Division of Federal Student Aid, University accreditors, an athletic conference, the NCAA, local and state law enforcement agencies, and University counsel managing litigation matters. Let us assist in making these difficult situations as smooth as possible. 

Workshops and Trainings

Provide engaging, interactive workshops and training that does not only satisfy compliance obligations with applicable laws, guidance, and policies but also provides examples and scenarios for real-world application. Topics may be directed toward a variety of areas such as prevention strategies; training community on policies and procedures; training staff members who investigate matters; training leadership on oversight collaboration across the institution; and training employees or students on topics of discrimination, harassment, intimate partner violence, mandatory reporting of child abuse, and sexual violence.