The VM Blog
In our blog, you’ll read about everything from workplace misconduct, report writing, and investigating stale complaints to interviewing non-employee witnesses. We hope these articles help you better understand the investigative law process, where common misunderstandings and hold-ups happen, and best practices we can all employ.
Conducting Trauma-Informed Title IX Interviews in K–12 Schools
Interviews are the heart of a Title IX investigation—particularly in K–12 settings, where students’ emotional and developmental needs must guide the investigator’s approach. This blog explores techniques and strategies for interviewing minors in a trauma-informed, legally compliant, and child-centered manner.
Understanding Title IX in K–12 Schools: Key Requirements and Unique Challenges
K–12 schools operate within a complex legal and regulatory landscape when responding to Title IX reports. While the federal regulatory framework applies to both K–12 and higher education, K-12 school districts face unique considerations related to student age, parental involvement, and mandatory reporting requirements.
Common Missteps Schools Make When It Comes to Hearings
The many iterations of Title IX regulations in recent decades have resulted in a difficult compliance landscape for schools to navigate. Most recently, the 2020 Title IX regulations mandated hearings for qualifying conduct, and included specific requirements educational institutions must adhere to when conducting those hearings.