Knowing is half the battle. Whether you've just found yourself in a potentially dangerous situation, or are grappling to put a name to something you have already experienced, or are trying to navigate the many avenues of support available to survivors, a basic sense for what inherent rights and protections you deserve will make the process easier.
You may have heard of Title IX, or the Clery Act. It wouldn't be surprising if you have not. SCAR has collaborated to condense and illustrate how these federal mandates can benefit you. You should also familiarize yourself with the student code of conduct distributed by your school, as well as their various programs tailored to student disputes or student-on-student crime. In our experience, many school administrations advertise resources they do not have, or promise students certain standards of treatment that they never receive.
You may have heard of Title IX, or the Clery Act. It wouldn't be surprising if you have not. SCAR has collaborated to condense and illustrate how these federal mandates can benefit you. You should also familiarize yourself with the student code of conduct distributed by your school, as well as their various programs tailored to student disputes or student-on-student crime. In our experience, many school administrations advertise resources they do not have, or promise students certain standards of treatment that they never receive.
