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From: JimClark- Victim Rights Center of Connecticut [mailto:]
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 9:56 PM
To: 'Jennifer Scott'
Subject: RE: Title ix unit structure

 

I mostly lurk here, but I think this is a really bad idea for two reasons, one practical, and one cynical.

1. Practical: Many victims are going to mistrust a group that is so clearly a part of the University hierarchy as the Title IX coordinator. This could discourage seeking help.

2. Cynical: the victims have a good reason for the reservations in 1. above, because as some universities, the Title IX process has been used to discourage victims from pursuing discipline or criminal complaints to avoid bad press and Cleary Act reporting.

--jim clark

James G. Clark

Founder and attorney

Victim Rights Center of Connecticut, Inc.

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From: Jennifer Scott []
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 2:26 PM
To:
Subject: Title ix unit structure

 

Hello all

I am wondering if anyone has at their institution or has seen a model for placing victim support services personnel under the supervision of the Title IX coordinator rather than health services or a women's center.

Any feedback is appreciated

Jenn