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University of Alabama-Birmingham Title IX Session II

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Purpose of Today’s Training

Lesson 1: Introduction & Overview Lesson 2: Nuts and Bolts

Lesson 3: Prohibited Conduct Lesson 4: Title IX Process Lesson 5: Laying the Foundation

Lesson 6: Investigative Techniques Overview

Lesson 7: Investigative Techniques- Witnesses & Evidence Lesson 8: Report Writing

Lesson 9: Wrap Up & Assessment

Not legal advice reminder
Impact of the election
Deeper Dive into Formal Complaints and Notice
Role of Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Supportive Measures

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The Impact of the 2020 Election on Title IX Compliance

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FORMAL TITLE IX GRIEVANCE PROCESS

Report of Sexual

Harassment

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Formal Complaint

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Notice of Allegations

Investigation

Review/

Response to

Directly Related Evidence

Review/

Response to

Written Report

Hearing

Appeal

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The Role of Deputy

Coordinator

Step in to assist if/when conflict arises Supportive measures

Investigations Etc

Co-investigate in Human Resources Investigations when necessary

Serve as liaison with investigators when there is an investigation

related to protected class conduct

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SUPPORTIVE MEASURES

Significant Focus Under New Regulations

Non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the complainant or the respondent before or after the filing of a formal complaint or where no formal complaint has been filed. Such measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to the recipient’ s education program or activity without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the recipient’ s educational environment, or deter sexual harassment.

counseling,

extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments, modifications of work or class schedules,

campus escort services, mutual restrictions on contact between the parties,

changes in work or housing locations, leaves of absence,

increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus, and other similar measures.

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Questions?