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[Brett Sokolow <>]

Roshelle,

Not sure what the basis is for believing that is the current vector, but
I'd say the vector is exactly the opposite.  Schools are moving to
investigation-based resolution, and away from hearings.  Moreoever, a
student panel in a sexual misconduct case is problematic because of the
confidentiality issues.  OCR hasn't said it's a compliance issue, but they
seem to frown on it.  And, there is data that shows that student panels
create a disincentive to reporting on many campuses.


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Brett A. Sokolow
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Attorney-at-Law


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On 4/17/13 4:58 PM, "Kades, Roshelle" 
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 wrote:

>In doing research regarding the process for adjudicating cases of sexual
>misconduct, it seems that many schools are moving toward having a hearing
>process, and that hearing process including students. Currently, that is
>not what Goucher does, although because it seems to be thought of as
>"best practice," we are considering making that transition.
>
>
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>Could anyone share opinions/school policy/pros and cons of this process?
>What is seen as the "value" of having students on the hearing panel?
>There is a concern, because of the size of our school in particular,
>(1500 students) that students on the hearing panel would serve as a
>deterrence for reporting.
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>
>Roshelle Kades
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>Student Health and Wellness Coordinator
>
>Goucher College
>
>(410)769-5088