Any student, professor or employee can bring a complaint to the University regarding sex discrimination or sexual violence, including but not limited to, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and/or gender-based stalking. Complainants and/or accused students (known as “respondents”) may be subjected to a lengthy process involving investigations, hearings, sanction boards and student panels. The process can result in a variety of sanctions, from loss of housing to full-year suspensions and even expulsion.
If a student has been accused of sexual harassment or assault, he or she must be provided with due process and a full hearing by the institution before any negative interim measures can be imposed. A lawyer can make sure that your rights are protected and the disciplinary process is conducted fairly.
One of the most important aspects of a successful Title IX complaint is the fact that the burden of proof is lower than in criminal cases. The standard is a preponderance of evidence, which means that a school only has to have a greater chance of being right than being wrong to find you guilty.
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