Under Trump, Schools Tells to Change Sexual Misconduct, Title IX Guidance

Under Trump, Schools Tells to Change Sexual Misconduct, Title IX Guidance

The Education Department sent notice to K-12 schools and colleges on Friday that it would revert to policies put out during President Trump’s first term that limited schools’ liability in sexual misconduct cases and afforded stronger rights to students accused of sexual harassment and assault. The letter also instructed schools not to expect the department…

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FBI wrestles with a spike in sexual misconduct claims and male-dominated culture

FBI wrestles with a spike in sexual misconduct claims and male-dominated culture

WASHINGTON: The FBI has recorded a sharp spike in complaints that its own agents and employees have engaged in sexual misconduct, ranging from assault to harassment, despite a pledge by bureau leaders to eliminate the longstanding problem. An Associated Press investigation found the FBI has received nearly 300 allegations of sexual misconduct since the bureau…

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Unwelcome office behaviour is sexual harassment, says Madras high court | India News – The Times of India

Unwelcome office behaviour is sexual harassment, says Madras high court | India News – The Times of India

CHENNAI: Giving more teeth to the definition of sexual harassment at the work place, Madras high court has held that the “act” is more important than the “intention” behind the act.“Unwelcome behaviour at the workplace is sexual harassment irrespective of the harasser’s intent,” JusticeR N Manjula said. “If something is not received well, and it…

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NCW takes cognizance of Kerala sexual abuse case implicating 64 men, demands action taken report in three days | India News – Times of India

NCW takes cognizance of Kerala sexual abuse case implicating 64 men, demands action taken report in three days | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: National Commission (NCW) for Women announced Saturday that they have taken cognizance of the sexual abuse case reported by teen in Kerala and involving over 60 men. “On the directions of Chairperson Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, the National Commission for Women has taken serious note of reports of a teenage girl alleging sexual abuse…

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‘Sexual assault on a student is cruel’: MK Stalin says unfair to blame government over Anna University rape case | India News – Times of India

‘Sexual assault on a student is cruel’: MK Stalin says unfair to blame government over Anna University rape case | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday called the Sexual assault case on a student in Anna University “cruel” and said that their main objective is to provide justice to the victim in accordance with the law. While addressing the state assembly, Stalin slammed the opposition for politicising the issue and said…

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15-year-old boy dies by suicide after sexual assault, blackmail by man | India News – Times of India

15-year-old boy dies by suicide after sexual assault, blackmail by man | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A probe into a 15-year-old boy’s suicide revealed that a 26-year-old sales executive allegedly committed sexual assault and harassed him, according to Pune Police on Wednesday.“The investigation showed that an unidentified person had sent messages to the boy threatening to make his photos and videos public. Police tracked down the accused,” a police…

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