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Krause, Caitlin E.; Winters, Georgia M.; Kaylor, Leah E.; Heitt, Bennett; Jeglic, Elizabeth L. – Journal of School Violence, 2023
Schools are required to have written policies regarding the handling of sexual misconduct cases, but little research has examined the content of these policies. This study explored the content of Title IX sexual misconduct policies for 200 universities in the U.S. specifically assessing if the content is in line with the Title IX regulations set…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, School Role, School Policy, Higher Education
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Weiss, Karen G.; Lasky, Nicole V. – Journal of School Violence, 2017
Many universities and colleges now require all "responsible employees," including faculty, to report known or suspected sexual misconduct to designated Title IX administrators. The intention of these mandatory reporting policies is to ensure institutional accountability and compliance with Title IX's prohibition against sexual and…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, School Policy, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
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Weaver, Lori M.; Brown, James R.; Weddle, Daniel B.; Aalsma, Matthew C. – Journal of School Violence, 2013
State lawmakers have responded to school bullying by crafting antibullying legislation. By July 2011, 47 states enacted such laws, though varied widely in content and scope. This study systematically evaluated each state's antibullying legislation by focusing on the inclusion of individual, parental, and systemic protective factors through…
Descriptors: Bullying, State Legislation, Laws, Federal Legislation