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Victims of Campus Sexual Assault and the Accused Stand to Lose From Devos’ Proposed Changes to Title IX

The secretary of education's plans threaten to make it more difficult for victims of sexual discrimination to seek justice, and might in turn hinder her goal of strengthening due process.

James McWilliams

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in Washington, D.C., on May 24th, 2017.

News in Brief

As the Comment Period for Proposed Title IX Changes Ends, Nearly 100,000 Have Weighed in

Many commenters have raised concerns that the proposal will discourage survivors from coming forward, even in an era when people seem to be speaking out about sexual misconduct more than ever.

Kelley Czajka

A woman speaks with her doctor on November 27th, 2002, in Newark, New Jersey.

How Sexual Assault Victims’ Advocates Are Training Doctors to Provide Better Care

Josie Torielli, who works for the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault, spoke to Pacific Standard about the impact of the #MeToo movement, the importance of SAFETI, and the myth of false reporting.

Natalie Pattillo

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks during a cabinet meeting in the cabinet room of the White House on August 16th, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Education

Betsy DeVos Wants to Overhaul Title IX Procedures. What Will That Mean for Campus Assault Survivors?

Cross-examination could soon be a right for those accused of sexual misconduct—but it may not be the most effective way to reveal the truth.

Emma Sarappo

People gather at a rally for LGBTQ rights at Washington Square Park on October 21st, 2018, in New York City. Based on a leaked memo, the New York Times had reported that morning that the Trump administration is considering redefining gender as a "biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth," which activists say would subject transgender and gender non-conforming people to discrimination, harassment, and violence.

Defining ‘Sex’ Isn’t as Clear as the Trump Administration Claims

Science shows that a binary model for sex doesn't hold up to human variation.

Emma Sarappo

Education

A New Report Finds That Sexual Assault Cases Do Nothing to Hurt a College’s Reputation

An uptick in federal investigations into the mishandling of sexual assault on college campuses has done little to affect applications or donations to universities.

Jared Keller

Alana Johnson, 18, uses a workbench vise during a construction class at Abraxas Continuation High School, in Poway, California.

Education

Girls-Only Trade Classes Are Becoming More Popular—and They’re Upending Gender Stereotypes

Girls-only shop classes are gaining traction, and the timing is right: A shortage of skilled workers is driving up wages in male-dominated trades such as auto repair, construction, and welding. But educators say these classes offer more than job prospects. They are also a source of empowerment.

Brenda Iasevoli

The Janss Steps at the University of California–Los Angeles.

Education

How to Hold Predators in Academia Accountable

Recent reforms at UCLA demonstrate that it's possible for universities to implement just procedures to protect victims and oust abusers.

David M. Perry

Santana High School in Santee, California.

Education

The Department of Education Will Not Investigate Bathroom Complaints From Trans Students

A spokesperson for the Department of Education said the agency will not consider or investigate complaints filed by transgender students against schools banning them from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.

Candace Butera

News in Brief

‘I Don’t Blame the University for a Rape. I Blame Them for How They Responded to It.’

Laura Hanson says University of Oregon attorneys obtained her counseling records without her permission. The university says it did nothing wrong, but has since changed its policy.

Charles Ornstein