Restorative Justice and Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/tix_dis.html

https://sites.ed.gov/titleix/policy/

The US Department of Education Website provides a brief description of what Title IX is. They also provide further guidance and information on how to implement Title IX in schools. 

https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2012/06/20/titleixreport.pdf

Published in 2012 by the Department of Justice, this source explains the general history and purpose of Title IX. 

Dear Colleague Letter (Obama Administration)

https://www2.ed.gov/print/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201104.html

Written during the Obama administration and later rescinded, this letter provided guidance on title 9 as it relates to sexual assault and harassment. This letter remains rescinded and is only available for historical purposes. 

The Final Rule (Trump Administration)

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/19/2020-10512/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal

Released during the Trump administration under secretary Betsy DeVos, this article is regulation for any place receiving Title IX funding must follow regarding sexual assault and misconduct.

Executive Order (Biden Administration)

President Biden is showing efforts to make changes to Title IX including signing an executive order reviewing The Final Rule that President Trump created. The executive order is below and no formal changes have been made yet, but are anticipated. 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-preventing-and-combating-discrimination-on-basis-of-gender-identity-or-sexual-orientation/

Written by David R. Karp, Julie Shackford-Bradley, Robin J. Wilson, and Kaaren M. Williamsen, this report highlights campus PRISM, a restorative response, reintegration and the next steps. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ueXuikUN0A7oHvo2p9BoJiUSPo8hhA9C/view?ts=60312065

This publication by Raina Lamade, Elise Lopez, Mary Koss, Robert Prentky, and Alexandra Brereton highlights exactly how a college is to implement a restorative practice for sexual misconduct. It highlights factors to consider, possible barriers, and potential risk factors.

https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JACPR-06-2017-0301/full/html

This piece by Mary Koss, Jay Wilgus, and Kaaren Williamsen discusses how the dear colleague letter, title IX, and the violence against women act all come together to enhance student conduct and disciplinary procedures surrounding sexual assault.

https://journals-sagepub-com.libpdb.d.umn.edu:2443/doi/pdf/10.1177/1524838014521500

Written by Madison Orcutt, Patricia Petrowski, David Karp, and Jordan Draper, this article highlights what restorative justice is, limitations, legal considerations, case studies, and the effectiveness of restorative justice. 

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE APPROACHES TO THE INFORMAL RESOLUTION OF STUDENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT -- POSTED (rev 6-10-20) (rutgers.edu)

This quick read by the Campus PRISM at the University of San Diego highlights the differences between mediation and restorative justice, two often confused pathways. 

Campus PRISM Project Briefing Paper: Distinguishing Campus Restorative Justice from Mediation. August 2016.

This is a podcast detailing the restorative justice journey two college students took after a sexual assault. They discuss what happened, what the process of restorative justice looked like for them, and how it changed their lives.

https://www.reckonings.show/episodes/21

Mary Koss discusses sexual assault on college campuses at the time of the creation of the podcast. She notes how college sexual assault is usually handled and what the outcomes typically are for survivors. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quest-for-justice-stories-from-sexual-harassments-front/id962925354?i=1000398529382

 “Colleges, Restorative Justice, and Title IX.”  February 2018, (1 hour 30 minutes)

Guests: David Karp, Kaaren Williamsen, Mary Koss, and Jasmyn Story

A PowerPoint seminar promoting the use of restorative practices for sexual assault on college campuses. Featuring David Karp, Mary Koss, Kaaren Williamson, and Jasmyn Story who are all restorative justice facilitators and educators. It discusses CAMPUS PRISM, safety, satisfaction, and outcomes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE0odfzejhY June 2016, (1 hour 30 minutes)

Guests: David R. Karp and Kaaren M. Williamsen Host: Howard Zehr

Discussion of restorative justice possibilities, procedural considerations, and outcomes of college campus restorative justice for sexual harm.

UVM Streaming October 2020, (50 minutes)

Guests: Carrie Landrum, Chelsea Jacoby and Megan Farrell

This webinar encompasses a discussion of what restorative justice is, case study examples, and addresses frequently asked questions. (50 minutes)

Implementing Restorative Justice for Campus Sexual Harm (4-part series) - Zoom, Passcode: USDRJ20! (1 hour 25 minutes)

Guests: David Karp, Carrie Landrum, Toni McMurphy and Chelsea Jacoby

This 4-part series discusses common contract items when restorative justice is used for campus sexual misconduct and highlights the impact of a restorative process on the harming person and harmed person. 

After Assault, Some Campuses Focus On Healing Over Punishment by Tovia Smith

https://www.npr.org/2017/07/25/539334346/restorative-justice-an-alternative-to-the-process-campuses-use-for-sexual-assaul

The Time Is Now: Restorative Justice for Sexual Misconduct by Mary Koss and Kate Chisolm

The Time Is Now: Restorative Justice for Sexual Misconduct (chronicle.com)

What's next for #MeToo? This college might have the answer by Anna North reporting on The College of New Jersey

#MeToo movement’s next step? Colleges’ approach to sexual assault - Vox

Alternative Resolution Process | The Office of Title IX & Sexual Misconduct (tcnj.edu)

Resolution Options | Office of Student Conflict Resolution (umich.edu)