By Tylden Shaeffer | Published May 20, 2024 | Posted in Criminal Defense, Harassment, Title IX Claims | Tagged Tags: emotional distress, sexual assault, Title IX | Comments Off on Understanding Title IX Prohibited Conduct and Consequences
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex at educational institutions receiving federal funds. But the law goes beyond institutional practices. It also forbids students, faculty and staff from engaging in harmful conduct based on gender, including harassment, assault and interpersonal violence. Alleged violations of Title IX Read More
Read MoreDomestic assault, also known as family violence, is a serious offense in Texas and one that is given high priority among prosecutors. The priority given to victims’ rights and protections can put a person accused of domestic violence at a significant disadvantage. Nevertheless, there are often effective defenses that can be raised. Generally, domestic assault Read More
Read MoreIn the age of smartphones and social media, “sexting” has become popular among teens and even some adults. While the name derives from texting, it actually involves sending, receiving or forwarding sexually suggestive or explicit pictures or videos. While teens may view sexting as a harmless way of flirting or expressing intimacy, it can have Read More
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