Citation

Richards TN, Gillespie LK, Claxton T. J. School Violence 2021; 20(3): 374-387.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15388220.2021.1913599

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A paucity of studies has examined incidents of sexual misconduct reported to Title IX coordinators at institutions of higher education (IHEs) or examined differences across types of IHEs. We used 2018 data from incidents of sexual misconduct (N = 3,829) reported to Title IX coordinators at IHEs in New York (N = 209) to examine the context, processes, and outcomes of reported incidents.

FINDINGS show that most incidents reported to Title IX coordinators did not prompt the IHE's conduct process; "other" disciplinary sanctions were the favored response for responsible students, while suspensions and/or expulsions were rarely used. Further data collection and analysis are needed to understand victim and IHE decision-making regarding reported incidents of sexual misconduct and specific processes at community colleges and independent IHEs.

Language: en

Keywords

Clery act; college student reporting; Gender-based violence; Title IX