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U.S. federal laws create specific obligations for U.S. colleges and universities regarding the prevention, reporting, and response to campus sexual misconduct. This document is a resource for Forum member institutions to understand U.S. federal law with regard to sexual misconduct. State law in the United States and international laws are outside the scope of this document. All Forum member… (read more)

U.S. federal laws create specific obligations for U.S. colleges and universities regarding the prevention, reporting, and response to campus sexual misconduct. This document is a resource for Forum member institutions to understand U.S. federal law with regard to sexual misconduct. State law in the United States and international laws are outside the scope of this document. All Forum member… (read more)

Clery Act reporting applies to both domestic and school sponsored international programs, if the college or university owns or controls the location. This is an important distinction, and one that requires each institution to evaluate their programs and determine if ownership or control applies to them. Therefore, it is critical for global education program directors to understand their reporting… (read more)

Clery Act reporting applies to both domestic and school sponsored international programs, if the college or university owns or controls the location. This is an important distinction, and one that requires each institution to evaluate their programs and determine if ownership or control applies to them. Therefore, it is critical for global education program directors to understand their reporting… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

The Stalking Resource Center took the 2016 Department of Education's Handbook for campuses regarding stalking and created this document to help campuses develop policies, procedures, and preventative materials. This guide focuses solely on the crime of stalking and does not incorporate other guidelines for crimes provided by the Department of Education.

The Stalking Resource Center took the 2016 Department of Education's Handbook for campuses regarding stalking and created this document to help campuses develop policies, procedures, and preventative materials. This guide focuses solely on the crime of stalking and does not incorporate other guidelines for crimes provided by the Department of Education.

The Stalking Resource Center took the 2016 Department of Education's Handbook for campuses regarding stalking and created this document to help campuses develop policies, procedures, and preventative materials. This guide focuses solely on the crime of stalking and does not incorporate other guidelines for crimes provided by the Department of Education.

Several U.S. federal laws govern higher education study abroad. These laws should not be confused with risk management standards or best practices for insuring safety. In fact, some of the laws when applied in certain ways may actually lead to greater danger for our students. Colleges should endeavor to comply with the laws discussed in this presentation and outline but should not do so at the… (read more)

Several U.S. federal laws govern higher education study abroad. These laws should not be confused with risk management standards or best practices for insuring safety. In fact, some of the laws when applied in certain ways may actually lead to greater danger for our students. Colleges should endeavor to comply with the laws discussed in this presentation and outline but should not do so at the… (read more)

Several U.S. federal laws govern higher education study abroad. These laws should not be confused with risk management standards or best practices for insuring safety. In fact, some of the laws when applied in certain ways may actually lead to greater danger for our students. Colleges should endeavor to comply with the laws discussed in this presentation and outline but should not do so at the… (read more)

This report is the outcome of a an extensive examination completed by the Task Force on Federal Regulation of Higher Education to identify specific challenges and potential solutions of federal regulation requirements. The report provides information on the burden of federal regulation, the challenges to higher education in the current regulatory environment, and specific regulations of concern.… (read more)

In this webinar, Clery Center Executive Director Alison Kiss focuses on five key Clery Act challenges. Based on her years of experience working with colleges and universities throughout the country, Alison addresses specific areas such as timely warning policies and procedures; coordination between departments; and current findings through Department of Education (ED) Clery Act Compliance Team… (read more)

In this webinar, Clery Center Executive Director Alison Kiss focuses on five key Clery Act challenges. Based on her years of experience working with colleges and universities throughout the country, Alison addresses specific areas such as timely warning policies and procedures; coordination between departments; and current findings through Department of Education (ED) Clery Act Compliance Team… (read more)

In this webinar, Clery Center Executive Director Alison Kiss focuses on five key Clery Act challenges. Based on her years of experience working with colleges and universities throughout the country, Alison addresses specific areas such as timely warning policies and procedures; coordination between departments; and current findings through Department of Education (ED) Clery Act Compliance Team… (read more)

Many college and university campuses in the US now have global footprints. They not only welcome hundreds of thousands of international students every year, but also send hundreds of thousands of students, faculty members, and staff all over the world to study, do research, and engage in other activities. Although these programs provide great academic and institutional value to universities, many… (read more)

Many college and university campuses in the US now have global footprints. They not only welcome hundreds of thousands of international students every year, but also send hundreds of thousands of students, faculty members, and staff all over the world to study, do research, and engage in other activities. Although these programs provide great academic and institutional value to universities, many… (read more)

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act has implications for policy and procedure in the education abroad offices of Title IV campuses. This document details the Clery Act's requirements that are applicable to education abroad programs. Please note this is intended to prompt considerations and further conversations on U.S. campuses. It is not legal… (read more)

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act has implications for policy and procedure in the education abroad offices of Title IV campuses. This document details the Clery Act's requirements that are applicable to education abroad programs. Please note this is intended to prompt considerations and further conversations on U.S. campuses. It is not legal… (read more)

This document is the supplemental handout from the 2014 NAFSA Conference presentation on the Clery Act and education abroad. It provides a variety of pertinent resources for crime reporting abroad to include but not limited to publications, available campus resources, and an education abroad program checklist.

This document is the supplemental handout from the 2014 NAFSA Conference presentation on the Clery Act and education abroad. It provides a variety of pertinent resources for crime reporting abroad to include but not limited to publications, available campus resources, and an education abroad program checklist.

Under the Clery Act, all colleges and universities receiving federal funding must share information about crime on and around campus and their efforts to improve campus safety. They must also provide support for certain crime victims and disclose certain crime-related policies and procedures. However, the complexity of the legislation, resource limitations, and changes in the Act have created… (read more)

Under the Clery Act, all colleges and universities receiving federal funding must share information about crime on and around campus and their efforts to improve campus safety. They must also provide support for certain crime victims and disclose certain crime-related policies and procedures. However, the complexity of the legislation, resource limitations, and changes in the Act have created… (read more)

Under the Clery Act, all colleges and universities receiving federal funding must share information about crime on and around campus and their efforts to improve campus safety. They must also provide support for certain crime victims and disclose certain crime-related policies and procedures. However, the complexity of the legislation, resource limitations, and changes in the Act have created… (read more)

OVC TTAC offers live interactive, facilitated training sessions on campus sexual assault. This webinar series was launched with "Know Your Title IX Rights" in July 2014. Since then, OVC TTAC has released "What Can Advocates Do To Help Victims?", "Safety Planning With Campus Sexual Violence Victims", "Legal Representation for Victims of Campus Sexual Assault", "Title IX Live Chat", "Title IX and… (read more)

OVC TTAC offers live interactive, facilitated training sessions on campus sexual assault. This webinar series was launched with "Know Your Title IX Rights" in July 2014. Since then, OVC TTAC has released "What Can Advocates Do To Help Victims?", "Safety Planning With Campus Sexual Violence Victims", "Legal Representation for Victims of Campus Sexual Assault", "Title IX Live Chat", "Title IX and… (read more)

OVC TTAC offers live interactive, facilitated training sessions on campus sexual assault. This webinar series was launched with "Know Your Title IX Rights" in July 2014. Since then, OVC TTAC has released "What Can Advocates Do To Help Victims?", "Safety Planning With Campus Sexual Violence Victims", "Legal Representation for Victims of Campus Sexual Assault", "Title IX Live Chat", "Title IX and… (read more)

This handbook was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to present step-by-step procedures, examples, and references for higher education institutions to follow in meeting the campus safety and security requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. This handbook replaces the 2011 version and includes information on how institutions can comply with the changes the Violence… (read more)

This handbook was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to present step-by-step procedures, examples, and references for higher education institutions to follow in meeting the campus safety and security requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. This handbook replaces the 2011 version and includes information on how institutions can comply with the changes the Violence… (read more)

This handbook contains ED guidance and was written to assist institutions, in a step-by-step and readable manner, in understanding and meeting the various Higher Education Act requirements. It is intended for use by postsecondary institutions as well as program reviewers who are responsible for evaluating an institution's compliance with the requirements. This is to ensure that everyone involved… (read more)

On October 20, 2014, the Department of Education (ED) published the final regulations for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Clery Act. The regulations expand rights afforded to campus survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The final regulations officially go into effect July 1, 2015 and ED has stated that institutions of higher… (read more)

On October 20, 2014, the Department of Education (ED) published the final regulations for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Clery Act. The regulations expand rights afforded to campus survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The final regulations officially go into effect July 1, 2015 and ED has stated that institutions of higher… (read more)

This letter summarizes the final regulations implementing major statutory changes to the Clery Act. The changes went into effect July 1, 2015, and apply to all institutions of higher education (IHEs). These are expected to be reflected in this year's Annual Security Reports (ASRs), which are due October 1, 2015.

This letter summarizes the final regulations implementing major statutory changes to the Clery Act. The changes went into effect July 1, 2015, and apply to all institutions of higher education (IHEs). These are expected to be reflected in this year's Annual Security Reports (ASRs), which are due October 1, 2015.

This letter provides a reminder that charter schools are subject to the same Federal civil rights obligations as all other public schools, and highlights some of the legal requirements related to admissions, student discipline, students with disabilities, and English language learners.

This newly revised online tutorial is an audio/visual companion to The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting. It is designed to be used after reading the handbook to help you apply the HEA safety- and security-related reporting requirements to your institution. Within the training you'll find examples, scenarios, questions and answers, and references to specific parts of the… (read more)

Under the Clery Act, colleges and universities use timely warnings and emergency notifications to inform the campus community of potential threats against which they can take preventive measures. These ongoing disclosure requirements, when implemented, can help to create and promote a safe campus environment. This document gives an overview of timely warnings and emergency notifications, as well… (read more)

Under the Clery Act, colleges and universities use timely warnings and emergency notifications to inform the campus community of potential threats against which they can take preventive measures. These ongoing disclosure requirements, when implemented, can help to create and promote a safe campus environment. This document gives an overview of timely warnings and emergency notifications, as well… (read more)

This document explains the five-step process that is necessary for effective collaboration, and provides detailed actions for each step.

This toolkit can be used to assist you and your institution in identifying the potential stakeholders, their potential contributions, and their expectations regarding the institution's sexual assault policies; helping to identify existing expertise among the partners in the collaboration as well as help fill gaps in the knowledge and skills necessary for successful implementation of improved/… (read more)

This toolkit can be used to assist you and your institution in identifying the potential stakeholders, their potential contributions, and their expectations regarding the institution's sexual assault policies; helping to identify existing expertise among the partners in the collaboration as well as help fill gaps in the knowledge and skills necessary for successful implementation of improved/… (read more)

In 2013 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act expanded the Clery Act to include additional rights for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. On October 20, 2014, the final regulations for the Violence Against Women Act amendments to the Clery Act were published by the Department of Education. For this webinar, the Clery Center and a representative… (read more)

In 2013 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act expanded the Clery Act to include additional rights for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. On October 20, 2014, the final regulations for the Violence Against Women Act amendments to the Clery Act were published by the Department of Education. For this webinar, the Clery Center and a representative… (read more)

This checklist from the Jeanne Clery Act training instructor's manual will assist with annual security report requirements.

This checklist from the Jeanne Clery Act training instructor's manual will assist with annual security report requirements.

On July 22, 2015, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter overviewing the final regulations to the Clery Act, released in October 2014. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act amended the Jeanne Clery Act to afford additional rights to campus victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Institutions should look to the regulations to inform… (read more)

On July 22, 2015, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter overviewing the final regulations to the Clery Act, released in October 2014. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act amended the Jeanne Clery Act to afford additional rights to campus victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Institutions should look to the regulations to inform… (read more)

Throughout April and May of 2015, Margolis Healy, with input from the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), developed and administered an anonymous, online survey regarding the state of campus safety. This was a re-launch of an annual campus safety survey first conducted in 2010. The survey assessed the current state of campus public safety and confirmed findings from the field and… (read more)