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[Jessica L Krohn <>]

I can not speak for Title IX investigations since my position and program are so new (started 8/12).  Unfortunately, my colleagues have told me that they are not comfortable attending meetings with students or calling offices when the student is present. They have stated that it is a misuse of my power.  Have you (other advocates) experienced this problem on your campuses when navigating student conduct and reslife questions?  

Any help would be graciously welcomed.  

Sincerely,

Jessica Krohn, LMSW

Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator

Decker Health Services, left side of the lowest level, room B05

Binghamton University

Phone: (607) 777-3062

Website: http://www.binghamton.edu/ivp/

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On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 11:06 AM, Tammi Slovinsky <> wrote:

I am also permitted to accompany as the on campus advocate.

Tammi Slovinsky, MPA
Assistant Director
Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking Advocacy Services
The Wellness Resource Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
815 South Cathedral Place
Richmond, VA 23284
(804) 828-2085
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On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 7:48 PM, Bernstein, Lauren (LB) <> wrote:

Hi Megan,

That is really surprising to me, as that would be a violation of a survivor's right to accompaniment. There are frequently local statutes that codify this, but Campus SaVE also specifies that

• Both parties may have others present during an institutional disciplinary proceeding and any related meeting, including an advisor of their choice

In sexual misconduct proceedings, I typically serve as a survivor's advisor through the entire process from initial investigation meetings through the hearing and any subsequent meeting.  I do now that outside counsel is often not allowed as campus proceedings are not legal proceedings and having attorneys for one student and not the other can create a perceived or real power imbalance.

My best, 

LB

Lauren (LB) Bernstein, MSW, LMSW | Assistant Director for the Respect Program

Office of Health Promotion | Emory University Student Health and Counseling Services

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From: Megan Elizabeth Selheim []
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 6:42 PM
To:
Subject: Title IX and advocates

Quick question,

 

For those of you who operate as advocates on campus, have you ever accompanied a student to a Title IX investigation interview, or would you be allowed to if the student asked? Our Title IX Coordinator is telling us that a student is not allowed to have anyone in the meeting with her, including the student’s attorney, and we’re not sure if that’s a Title IX thing or that’s specific to UW.

 

Thanks!

 

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Megan Selheim

STOP Violence Program Coordinator

Dean of Students Office

Dept. 3135, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie WY 82071-2000

118 Knight Hall

307-766-3296

www.uwyo.edu/stop

 

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