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Although most of my clientele are university-level students and faculty, there is an increase in K-12 students being accused of sexual harassment and sexual violence. In recent years, I have worked with students as young as fifth grade (accused of pinching a girl) who have faced disciplinary actions including suspension, expulsion, involuntary transfers to other schools, being placed on independent study, loss of the right to participate in extra-curricular activities, and other consequences. […]

Many students and their parents are shocked to learn that it is possible to be accused of violating Title IX policies for events they did not participate in.In a recent case of mine, a student was at a party and heard a rumor that other students were engaged in sexual activity in a men’s restroom […]

One of the most important requirements of Title IX is that schools publish their grievance procedures and stick to them. Without knowing what to expect, a student cannot prepare. This is essential to keeping hearings fair […]

In situations where there is a simultaneous police investigation, restraining order case, or criminal or civil court proceeding, I use my experience with educational, administrative, criminal, and civil rules and procedures in order to assist my advisee with an effective and comprehensive strategy […]

Providing evidence of consent is a complex process, and without the benefit of an experienced advisor, many students fail to show sufficient evidence of consent or lack of consent to prevail in the grievance process.

The U.S. Department of Education mandates that schools, colleges, and universities apply the “preponderance of the evidence” standard to determine the merits of sexual violence and sexual harassment grievances. Preponderance of the evidence means that based on an examination of the available information, the accusation is shown to be more likely than not that the […]

Your school or college will likely not close the investigation if the Complainant, Respondent, or both withdraw from the school. Congress has passed several laws that mandate investigation and reporting of Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, Sexual Harassment, Hate Crimes, and other illegal activities on college property and during college-sponsored events and activities. […]

This is probably the most frequent question I am asked by new advisees or their parents. Many college sexual violence and sexual harassment accusations take place in off-campus private apartments, fraternity houses, and other private property. The majority of sexual violence accusations involving high school students take place off-campus…

Mr. Rose is available to help any student or faculty member involved in a Sexual Violence or Sexual Harassment grievance. Mr. Rose has advised students who made complaints, students and faculty who have been accused, and witnesses in Title IX investigations. […]