The U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued new guidance, late on Friday, April 3, 2020, addressing how institutions of higher education may satisfy the emergency notification requirements of the Clery Act related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). While institutions have generally gone Read More …
Category: Clery Act
Letter to Secretary DeVos Regarding Clery Emergency Notification & COVID-19
March 24, 2020 The Honorable Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary DeVos: First, let me thank you and other federal officials for the steps that you’ve taken to Read More …
When Dealing With COVID-19 the Clery Act Still Fosters Safe Learning Environments
As the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed all our lives and moved higher education to a distance education model the Jeanne Clery Act still offers important tools to provide for a safe learning environment. Two of these tools are Read More …
Clery Act Prohibits Unilateral Changes To Sexual Violence Disciplinary Results
One of the fundamental tenets of the 2013 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Jeanne Clery Act is that participants in “dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking” disciplinary proceedings should never be surprised that an action Read More …
The Clery Act’s “Rationale” Disclosure Requirement in Campus Sexual Assault Cases Isn’t Just The Law, It’s A Key Tool In Building Confidence In Proceedings
One of the most persistent concerns we see raised by both complainants and respondents in campus sexual assault cases is a perceived lack of transparency in the proceedings. These frustrations can lead to protests and even legal challenges. The 2013 Read More …
The Clery Act Isn’t Just About Criminal Threats – Be Prepared For Mold & Viruses Too
Recent reports about mold in residence halls and the spread of viruses among students are an important reminder that threats to campus safety can be biological and may trigger the Jeanne Clery Act’s emergency notification requirement just like a criminal Read More …
President George H.W. Bush’s Campus Safety Legacy
George H.W. Bush the 41st President of the United States who passed away on November 30th played an important role in the early years of the campus safety movement. He signed the original 1990 Campus Security Act (now the Jeanne Read More …
Expect Larger, Faster Clery Act Fines
In the most significant Jeanne Clery Act enforcement action in several years, the U.S. Department of Education last week notified the University of Montana that they intend to fine them nearly $1 million for violations of the campus crime reporting Read More …