The conversation between sexual assault and alcohol is a very toxic one. The relationship that alcohol has with sexual assault is often seen as an excuse, or even an explanation, when truly, it is neither of...
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College football season is just around the corner. It’s almost the time of year where fans across the country block off every Saturday until the new year to cheer on their favorite teams. Each team has…
There is nothing more disappointing than being admitted to your top choice of university only to find that you cannot afford tuition. It is no secret that the cost of tuition in the United States has…
If you follow the news you have probably seen headlines involving the term “synthetic marijuana”, most recently seen in the events that took place in New Haven, Connecticut. Synthetic Marijuana resulted in over 70 known overdoses…
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s decision to tell her story of sexual assault survival to the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 27, 2018 has sparked many survivors to come forward with their stories as well as come...
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Dear College Freshman, Welcome to college! College is an amazing place to grow and experience new things. Here are some tips to keep in mind in order to have a fun and safe first month of…
Privacy and confidentiality are essential parts of a university’s Title IX process. If victim-survivors are not assured that their privacy will be respected, they are much less likely to disclose or report sexual violence on campus....
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As a parent, you want your child to live a happy and healthy life. This includes going off to college and succeeding in their studies. To ensure their success and fairness in school, it is important...
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If you are in the midst of 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...
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The #MeToo movement swept across America and brought down many powerful and abusive men who preyed on weaker men and women for decades. The public nature of the movement has created a national environment where it...
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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,…
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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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…
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”…
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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