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Campus Sexual Assault Lawyer
Sexual assault on college campuses is a serious problem that affects hundreds of thousands of students each year. If you were sexually assaulted at a college or university — whether by another student, a faculty member, a coach, or staff — you may have the right to hold the institution accountable through a civil lawsuit.
Title IX vs. Civil Litigation: What's the Difference?
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding. While Title IX complaints can result in disciplinary action against the perpetrator, they do not provide direct financial compensation to survivors. A civil lawsuit is a separate process that can provide meaningful financial compensation from the institution.
You can pursue a Title IX complaint AND a civil lawsuit simultaneously. You do not have to choose between them.
When Can a University Be Held Liable?
- The institution knew about sexual misconduct and failed to act
- The institution had inadequate policies for addressing sexual assault
- The institution retaliated against a survivor for reporting
- The institution failed to separate the perpetrator from the survivor after a report
- The institution violated Clery Act reporting requirements
What a Campus Sexual Assault Lawyer Can Do
- Review the institution's response to your complaint for evidence of liability
- Obtain the school's internal records and prior complaint history
- File civil rights claims under Title IX and state law
- Handle all legal proceedings with sensitivity and confidentiality
- Seek compensation for medical expenses, therapy, lost educational opportunities, and more
Sports Programs and Institutional Abuse
The Larry Nassar case and subsequent investigations into USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University have established important legal precedents for institutional liability in sexual abuse cases. If you were abused by a coach, trainer, or sports official, the institution that employed or credentialed them may be liable.
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