Enhancing Investigative Processes in Campus Sexual Violence Cases
Explore interim measures, utilize off-campus resources, understand the role of an investigator, neutrality in the process, and selection criteria for investigators. Consider job descriptions, competencies, and potential conflicts of interest to ensure effective handling of cases.
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Interim Measures Explore interim measures throughout the investigation process. For example: We need to offer options for the Complainant to avoid the Respondent (No Contact Order) We need to offer options for the Complainant to change academic and extracurricular activities, living, transportation, dining, and working situations It s important that Complainants are aware of available resources, support, advocacy, housing assistance, counseling, legal assistance, etc. Complainants should also be informed of his/her right to report to campus police or local law enforcement. Equity
Use Your Resources Off Campus Resources: Rape Crisis Center, Victim Advocates, Law Enforcement On Campus Offices Dean of Students, Counseling, Women s Center, Health Center, Housing, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, General Counsel, BIT Team, Threat Assessment, Etc. Working in Tandem with Law Enforcement Tandem Investigations Timely Warnings Evidence Provision of Advisors Working with Hearing Officers
Role of the Investigator Gather all relevant information regarding an allegation of sexual violence, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, gender discrimination, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual exploitation. Interview all relevant parties Credibility Assessments Collect and organize evidence Weighing Evidence Preponderance of the Evidence Write a detailed investigative report Make recommendations for interim measures or accommodations Findings of Responsibility Sanctioning
Whose side are you on? As an Investigator, you have no side other than the integrity of the process.
Who Should Serve As an Investigator? Attorneys? Outside Investigator? General Counsel? Campus Safety/Security? Student Conduct Officers? Title IX Coordinator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator? Faculty? Students? Human Resources?
Job Description Required Competencies Reporting Structure Full Time vs. Part Time Time Requirements Potential Conflicts of Interest Stipend? Soft skills
