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Campus Protests and Demonstrations: The Role of Emergency Management
Abstract: Many institutions of higher education (IHEs) welcome the protests and demonstrations that are frequently a part of these movements, though the events often carry a variety of risks. Violence may erupt, facilities could be damaged or become inaccessible,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Dear Colleague Letter on Retaliation Guidance
Abstract: In April 2013, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance to remind federally funded education institutions that retaliation is a violation of federal law. Under federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, it is... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
Maintaining Safety And Order On College And University Campuses During Protests And Demonstrations: Promising Practices
Abstract: In 2012 college and university law enforcement executives convened as part of a focus group to discuss the challenges and promising practices for managing public order events on campus. This report offers an array of proven concepts, ideas, and resources... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
Managing Campus Protests and Demonstrations at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Abstract: From the Civil Rights movement of the 50s and 60s to today's Black Lives Matter movement, students and faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have been at the vanguard of social reforms that change America. This powerful and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Protecting Civil Rights, Advancing Equality: Report to the President and Secretary of Education
Abstract: This is an annual report written by the assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Education and covers three main topic areas: discrimination based on race, color, or national origin; discrimination based on sex; and discrimination based on... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Protecting Civil Rights: A Leadership Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement
Abstract: This comprehensive guide highlights the sanctity and importance for law enforcement to protect the civil rights of the citizens they serve. This guide addresses protecting civil rights, sustaining community outreach and engagement, early intervention,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2006