Politics Jan 31 Education Department tells U.S. colleges to follow sexual assault policies from Trump’s first term By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Nation Jan 19 Watch 5:18 Analyzing the University of Michigan’s $490 million sexual abuse settlement The University of Michigan has reached a $490 million settlement with former athletes and students who say they were sexually abused over decades by long-time university physician, Dr. Robert Anderson. Anderson died in 2008. Last year, a university-commissioned investigation concluded… By John Yang, Claire Mufson
Nation Dec 07 After pandemic pause, more incoming college students may face sexual assault risks Students at campuses around the country have protested what they see as their schools’ mishandling of sexual assault reports as more students are on campus for the first time after pandemic-disrupted years. By Nadra Nittle, The 19th
Education Aug 12 Federal judge refuses to block campus sexual assault rules The suit argued that the rules, which narrow the definition of sexual harassment, would block schools from investigating certain sexual abuse complaints and discourage students from filing complaints. By Carole Feldman, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Education May 06 Watch 4:55 What the Trump administration’s Title IX changes mean for survivors and the accused The Trump administration has released a highly debated and long-anticipated blueprint for responding to sexual assault and harassment in schools. Issued by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the rules outline how student allegations of sexual misconduct must be dealt with for…
May 06 New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The U.S. Education Department has finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of students who are accused of assault and harassment, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases they will be required… Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 6:02 DeVos moves the pendulum on how colleges deal with sexual assault The Trump administration has announced new rules governing how colleges respond to allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The changes broaden rights for those accused of misconduct and narrow the definition of sexual harassment. But will they discourage victims from… Continue watching
Nov 16 Betsy DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The plan would narrow the definition of sexual harassment and allow students accused of misconduct to cross-examine accusers in campus hearings. Continue reading
Mar 10 Michigan seeks changes to abuse reporting law after Nassar By David Eggert, Associated Press The women who exposed sports doctor Larry Nassar as a serial sexual assaulter are proposing that college employees and youth sports coaches, trainers and volunteers in Michigan be required to report suspected child sexual abuse. Continue reading
Jan 25 Civil rights groups sue DeVos over policy on campus sexual assault By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Last year, DeVos said Obama-era directives had "weaponized" the Education Department and were unfairly skewed against those accused of assault. Continue reading