Quinnipiac Title IX Sexual Assault Lawyer
Although Quinnipiac University has taken steps to strengthen and streamline its responses to sexual violence on campus, sexual assault is still a very serious and widespread problem for universities like Quinnipiac. If you have experienced sexual assault at a Quinnipiac University campus, a compassionate attorney can help you take effective action. From the beginning to the end of your unique case, your Quinnipiac Title IX sexual assault lawyer will work tirelessly to protect your rights, ensuring that your university conducts a fair investigation and provides you with the accommodations you need.
Defining Sexual Assault on Campus
Quinnipiac University expressly prohibits all forms of intimate partner violence, harassment, stalking, bullying, or endangerment based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The university also expressly prohibits all forcible and non-forcible sex offenses defined by the Violence Against Women Act, the Clery Act, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s uniform crime reporting system, and the Connecticut penal code. So, if someone has engaged in sexual misconduct towards you in violation of state or federal law, they have also de facto violated Quinnipiac’s Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Policy and can be the subject of a formal Title IX complaint.
Consent is also important when defining assault. Any form of sexual activity that occurs without the affirmative consent from all involved parties qualifies as sexual assault. This includes sexual activity where one or more parties cannot consent due to age, temporary incapacitation, or permanent incapacitation. An attorney with experience in Quinnipiac Title IX sexual assault cases can help you understand your rights.
Seeking Remedies Through a Title IX Complaint
Filing a Title IX complaint is not the same thing as pressing criminal charges for sexual assault. You will not be obligated to report your assault to the police—nor will the university make such a report without your consent—just because you filed a Title IX complaint. What filing a formal complaint will do, however, is compel Quinnipiac’s Title IX office to conduct a fair and balanced investigation into your complaint.
While the investigation is ongoing and even after your Title IX case reaches a conclusion, you may be able to receive accommodations to minimize any disruption to your academic career. These accommodations may include:
- Changes to class, exam, and classwork schedules without penalty;
- Changes to on-campus housing arrangements, either for you or for the respondent named in your complaint;
- Counseling and advocacy services on campus;
- Escorts to and from classes; and/or
- Imposition of a no-contact order between you and the respondent.
An experienced member of our Title IX legal team could discuss the potential outcomes of your Quinnipiac sexual offense case during a private initial consultation.
Speak With an Attorney About Your Title IX Sexual Assault Case at Quinnipiac University
You have a federally enforced right to a college experience that is free from sex-based discrimination of any kind, including and especially all forms of sexual violence. So, if you have been sexually assaulted at Quinnipiac, you have a right to seek remedies both through your school’s Title IX office and through the criminal justice system.
A seasoned Quinnipiac Title IX sexual assault lawyer can help you understand your options and pursue the best course of action for your unique needs. See what past clients have said about working with us by clicking here to read some of the 300+ verified reviews on our Avvo.com profile, and call Mark Sherman Law today to set up a meeting.