<p>Some of you ever read Title IX and it’s ancillary documents, so you have a better picture?</p>
<p>In the OP case, note the college had to convince her to register her complaint with them. I’m not sure if she reported this to the off-campus police. It is critical the alleged victim report this to the off-campus police, if there is to be that level of investigation. We can try to explain why women are reluctant to do this- but we should be advising our daughters (and yes, sometimes it’s sons who are victims) to do so- and to get the med exam and any evidence, asap. You can also read the related policies from your kids’ schools, to see how they handle these things. </p>
<p>Here’s a start. <a href=“How to Comply With the Dept. of Ed’s Title IX Sexual Violence Guidance - Campus Safety”>http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/article/How-to-Comply-With-the-Dept-of-Ed-s-Title-IX-s-Sexual-Violence-Guidance</a> (Where they say “police,” try to follow where they are referring to campus security as police, versus local off-campus authorities.) The victim has to report it to off-campus police, for an investigation to follow. The college, by fed law, is required to take certain steps- but not to serve as a criminal justice system. </p>