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[Brett Sokolow <>]

Hi Wade,

I'm not going to respond to your question, but to another part of your email.  I think recent OCR comments on victim empowerment and agency make it pretty clear that OCR doesn't expect administrators to act on a statement made at an event like TBTN unless a victim wants us to (and unless there is a clearly identified threat of ongoing, serious harm). Given that, I think we can breathe a little sigh of relief that my idea of "guidelines for victims" for speak outs really isn't necessary, nor is it really necessary for administrators to avoid speak outs for fear of receiving notice. I didn't like having to suggest the need for guidelines, and it was rightly pointed out by others on this list that they really should not be necessary.  I am glad the government has clarified the expectations.  

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From: <Felty>, "Wade P." <>
Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:10 PM
To: "" <>
Subject: Take Back the Night _ talking points question

Friends,

 

This is a strange question (I think), but I am inviting our Title IX Coordinator to talk this year at Take Back the Night (we’ve divided it into two events to separate out the Testimonial Service so those of us responsible officials don’t have to turn and flee) and I’m trying to think of Talking Points to give him. How do you have someone say it would be very helpful if you reported and went through judicial/adjudication because it would help us find serial offenders/make our community safer, without being seen as pressuring people to go through things they don’t want? I’m a little confused on how to make their speech sound supportive without being seen as pushy towards potential victims. Guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

Wade

 

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