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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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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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…
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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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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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…
Did you know that more than half of students in colleges and universities involved in clubs, sports teams and organizations have experienced hazing? It occurs in high among both boys and girls that participate in sports...
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