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Good morning-

 

The folks at the Victim Rights Law Center in Boston, MA asked me to forward this to some of my colleagues.  They did a day and a half presentation at Buffalo State for conduct/judicial folks from all over the western half of New York state in February and their presentation was very well received.  There is a link for registering in the e-mail below.  If you have questions please contact Stacy Malone directly at 617-399-6720 x20 or .

 

-Liz

Liz McGough, PhD, LMHC

Project Coordinator & Case Manager

Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy

Buffalo State College

Weigel 223

1300 Elmwood Ave.

Buffalo, NY 14222 

(716) 878-4029

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From: Stacy Malone [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 10:14 AM
To: McGough, Elizabeth M.
Subject: VRLC Conference Information

 

Hi Liz, I hope you’re well! The VRLC is co-hosting a conference on May 7^th in Massachusetts.  Would you mind sharing with colleagues? We would love a great turn out.  Thanks so much Liz.  I really appreciate it!!  Best wishes, Stacy

 

 

Registration link:

http://www.cvent.com/d/5cq032/1Q

 

The Practical Implementation of Title IX and Clery for Sexual Violence Prevention and Response

Presented by Security On Campus, Inc. and the Victim Rights Law Center

May 7, 2012

Sexual Assault on college and university campuses is widespread.  Security On Campus, Inc. and Victim Rights Law Center have joined together to share their unprecedented expertise on Clery Act and Title IX compliance when responding to sexual violence.  This training seminar is open to campus administrators, faculty, first responders, and university counsel.  You will learn from litigators, victim advocates, and compliance experts on how to avoid liability and maintain a balanced approach to adjudicating sexual assault and rape cases.

Learning Objectives:

Title IX and Sexual Violence

            •           Beyond the basics: Understanding the April 4, 2011 Dear Colleague Letter
            •           Top 10 Implementation problems of Title IX
            •           Case Studies based on litigation experience
            •           What is fair and balanced and why is it important?
            •           Victim Advocacy
            •           The role of the Title IX Officer on your campus
            •           How to perform a campus climate check

Clery Act and Sexual Violence

            •           Understanding educational and awareness programs
            •           Sexual Assault Policy and Protocol
            •           The Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights
            •           Best Practices

The event will culminate with a panel discussion featuring all presenters for questions.  

What you will takeaway from this event:

• A chance to return to your campus and assess future training needs or technical assistance.
• A Title IX Guide from SOC
• A Climate Survey template from VRLC

Disclaimer: Participants will sign a disclaimer at event stating:
The University is aware that the Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) is dedicated to serving the legal needs of sexual assault victims. The VRLC as a conference trainer will not be providing legal advice and encourages all schools to direct legal questions to their institution's legal counsel.  It is possible that some of VRLC's present or future clients have or will have disputes with the University or have or will have cause to appear before the University.  The University agrees that VRLC may continue to represent or may in the future undertake representation of existing or new clients, even if the interests of such clients in those other matters are directly adverse to the University.

Sexual Assault on college and university campuses is widespread.  Security On Campus, Inc. and Victim Rights Law Center have joined together to share their unprecedented expertise on Clery Act and Title IX compliance when responding to sexual violence.  This training seminar is open to campus administrators, faculty, first responders, and university counsel.  You will learn from litigators, victim advocates, and compliance experts on how to avoid liability and maintain a balanced approach to adjudicating sexual assault and rape cases.

• When
• Monday, May 7, 2012
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  Eastern Time

 

Leading a New Response to Sexual Violence

 

Stacy Malone, Esq.

Executive Director 

Victim Rights Law Center

115 Broad Street, 3rd Floor

Boston, MA 02110

617-399-6720 x20

Fax 617-399-6722

Email:

www.victimrights.org

 

Please join us on June 21, 2012 at 6pm for “STEP INTO THE LIGHT” Shining Star Gala, Boston Park Plaza Castle

VRLC is a proud partner of CounterQuo – Challenging the Way We Respond To Sexual Violence. It is time to “turn it around” www.CounterQuo.org.

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