Wesleyan Title IX Lawyer
Since its founding in 1831, Wesleyan University has provided high-quality liberal arts education to hundreds of thousands of students from across the United States and around the world. Unfortunately, even long-standing educational institutions like Wesleyan have struggled to comply with and proactively enforce the regulations established under Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments. This has resulted in instances when sex-based discrimination and violence on campus have not been appropriately handled.
Whether you are the “complainant” pursuing a Title IX case or the “respondent” who stands accused of violating another student or faculty member’s Title IX rights, representation from a skilled attorney could be key to understanding and effectively enforcing your rights throughout your case. Help is available from an experienced Wesleyan Title IX lawyer who can work tirelessly to ensure your Title IX proceeding achieves the best possible outcome for you.
How To File a Title IX Complaint at Wesleyan
Wesleyan offers various options for students and faculty members to make reports of sexual harassment, violence, or discrimination on campus. Confidential reports can provide access to supportive measures, such as counseling services, without leading to formal Title IX cases, as non-confidential reports typically would.
After receiving a non-confidential Title IX report of sexual misconduct, the Title IX coordinator is required by federal law to conduct a fair and thorough investigation into the matter. Following this investigation, there will be a live hearing where both the complainant and the respondent can present their evidence and challenge evidence presented by the opposing party. An attorney may serve as the official advisor for either party before, during, and after this hearing and help present the strongest possible Title IX case at Wesleyan.
What Remedies Are Available Through a Title IX Case?
Under federal law, Wesleyan University and all other federally funded schools subject to Title IX must provide reasonable accommodations to people who have experienced unlawful sex-based discrimination at school. The goal is to minimize disruptions to their academic careers caused by discrimination or the ensuing Title IX case proceedings. This includes such measures as:
- Changes in class schedules, exam dates, and assignment due dates;
- Changes in housing accommodations for the complainant and respondent;
- Escort services around campus;
- Access to counseling services and support; and/or
- Establishing and enforcing no-contact orders between the complainant and the respondent.
Some of these accommodations may be available temporarily while a case is ongoing, while others may only be implemented after completing a formal investigation and hearing. During a private initial meeting, a qualified lawyer could explain what measures may be available to you during a Title IX case at Wesleyan University.
Speak With an Attorney About Your Wesleyan Title IX Case Today
If you are attending a school that receives federal funding, you have a right under federal law to have a college experience free from sex-based discrimination, harassment, and abuse. Anyone who violates those rights could be held accountable for their actions through the criminal justice system and your school’s internal Title IX office.
That said, effectively pursuing a Title IX case can be much more complex in practice than you might expect. Having the assistance of a Wesleyan Title IX lawyer throughout the entire process is essential. Call today to learn what Mark Sherman Law can do to help with your unique situation. See what past clients have said about working with us by clicking here to visit our Avvo.com profile.