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August 15, 2018

Things to know before taking a leave of absence

If you are handling distractions or concerns in your life, a voluntary leave of absence from college could be a good option. Sometimes you just need a break to take care of other priorities in life.…

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Title IX

August 8, 2018

What the Class-Action Lawsuits Accusing Ohio State University of Ignoring Rampant Sexual Abuse by its Chief Doctor Mean for Title IX

A class-action lawsuit filed by four John Does on July 16, 2018 against Ohio State University alleges that four men, then Ohio State student-athletes, were subjected to repeated sexual abuse by the team doctor, Robert Strauss,…

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International Students Student conduct code

July 11, 2018

Does your School’s Conduct Code apply to you abroad?

Know Before You Go! Past Student Conduct Code Violations can prevent you from applying to study abroad Every school and program will have different Conduct Code rules for studying abroad - read them! Violating Conduct Codes…

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Student conduct code

June 20, 2018

5 things to know about the student Conduct Code before your child goes to college!

Going to college is scary for college kids in many ways - being away from home for the first time, living on their own, finding new friends, getting decent grades - one way to eliminate stress…

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Greek Life Uncategorized

May 22, 2018

The problem of banning single sex organizations at Harvard

Harvard University has taken an unprecedented step to combat sexual assault and target big-name fraternities on campus: the Ivy League school has banned same-sex organizations both on- and off-campus, maintaining that single-gendered clubs "propagate exclusionary values"…

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Crime Victims

April 13, 2018

5 Things I Have Learned from Working with Crime Victims

DC Student Defense focuses on helping students in a variety of situations and circumstances. Cases we handle range from plagiarism to hazing- and include everything in between. I have worked at DC Student Defense for nearly…

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Sexual Assault

April 12, 2018

Rape Myths on College Campuses

For National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, I found it fitting to discuss college campus rape myths. We’ve all heard of the term “rape myths” but what are these myths? A myth is a commonly held belief…

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Sexual Assault

April 10, 2018

The Cost of Crime Victimization

Being a victim of a crime comes with a multitude of costs -- emotional, physical and financial. While many of the costs of victimization are impossible to calculate, such as the pain and suffering of the…

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Greek Life

March 27, 2018

Changing policies of Greek life parties on college campuses

At many universities, Greek life organizations dominate the social sphere of college campuses. Greek life organizations, and fraternities in particular, control the party atmosphere on their respective campus. The draw of the parties is often what…

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College Student Defense

March 7, 2018

Preparing for Spring Break: Expect the Unexpected

Spring Break can be an excellent opportunity to explore a new country or catch a tan on a sunny beach! However, traveling to a new country comes with risks. It’s important to do some research…

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