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Civil Options for College Athletes After Title IX Abuse

When an educational institution ignores or mishandles abuse involving a college athlete, civil law may provide avenues for accountability beyond internal processes. For athletes whose abuse was minimized, delayed, or improperly addressed by their school, a Title IX process may feel incomplete—or may never have meaningfully occurred at all. Civil law exists to address institutional […]

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What Happens During a Title IX Investigation?

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A Title IX investigation is a structured, administrative process used by schools to assess whether alleged misconduct, including sexual harassment, violates institutional policy. While every school’s procedures vary somewhat, most Title IX investigations follow a similar framework governed by federal regulations, institutional rules, and evolving case law. Title IX applies not only to classrooms and

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SafeSport: What Every Athlete Needs to Know

Sexual Assault, Title IX / allison.mahoney

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SafeSport did not come about by accident, and it did not come about because sports organizations suddenly chose transparency. The U.S. Center for SafeSport was created in 2017 in response to decades of sexual abuse, grooming, and institutional failure in Olympic and amateur sports—failures that were laid bare most publicly by the abuse perpetrated by

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Sexual Abuse by Coaches and Athletes in New York – Legal Options for Survivors

Sexual Assault, Title IX, Victims Rights / allison.mahoney

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Athletics should provide young people with confidence, discipline, and community. Unfortunately, the power and influence that coaches, trainers, and teammates hold can sometimes be misused, leading to devastating abuse. Recently, this issue was underscored in a high-profile case where a New York City private school coach allegedly groomed and raped a student for years. Cases

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How to Write a Powerful Victim Impact Statement

Domestic Violence, Image-Based Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Title IX / allison.mahoney

After a criminal conviction, survivors are often left feeling sidelined by a justice system that moves forward without fully acknowledging their harm. But one important exception is the victim impact statement—a chance to speak directly to the court or parole board about how the crime affected your life. This statement can be read aloud or

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How to Appeal a Title IX Decision on Campus

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When a student goes through a Title IX investigation for campus sexual harassment, sexual assault, or dating violence, the final decision can feel like the last word. But under federal law, both the complainant and the respondent have the right to appeal. This appeal process plays a critical role in ensuring that Title IX decisions

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What Happens After a Campus Sexual Harassment Report?

Title IX / allison.mahoney

Reporting campus sexual harassment, assault, or stalking is a brave and deeply personal decision. For many students, coming forward is the first step toward reclaiming safety, dignity, and control. But what happens after a report is filed? How do schools respond—and what rights do students have during that process? Title IX is a federal law

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Title IX for College Students: Know Your Rights, Use Your Voice

Title IX / allison.mahoney

Let’s be honest—college isn’t just about classes and campus life. It’s also a place where lines can get crossed. Sometimes badly. Whether it’s unwanted comments from a professor, pressure from someone you’re dating, or outright sexual assault, navigating these experiences while trying to stay on top of your education is a lot. Add in confusing

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Dating Violence in College: When Love Turns Dangerous—What to Do

Domestic Violence, Title IX / allison.mahoney

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College is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of your life—a fresh start, new friendships, maybe your first real relationship. But what happens when the person you’re dating—the one who’s supposed to care about you—starts to control you, isolate you, or hurt you? It happens more often than most people think. And

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