New Online Training Module on Mandated Reporting of Sexual Misconduct by Campus Employees from ATIXA and The NCHERM Group, LLC

MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

OVERVIEW

The Title IX OCR Dear Colleague Letter (April 4, 2011) tells K-12 and higher education that all employees must be trained on reporting responsibilities. How is that to be accomplished? Requests for ATIXA to create the tool you need have been heard, and now you can train your employees with ease, online.

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Mandated Reporting of Sexual Misconduct by Campus Employees: A New Online Training From ATIXA & THE NCHERM GROUP, LLC is designed to inform employees about their duty to report sexual abuse, sexual misconduct and other behaviors that fall under Title IX. This training can be used in large groups or individually, and is appropriate for all employees, including staff, administrators and faculty.

The training comprehensively covers reporting of sex and gender discrimination incidents, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, bullying, stalking and related behaviors, thus satisfying the expectations of Title IX and Title VII. The training also addresses the reporting of crimes and crime statistics for Clery Act compliance, when those crimes intersect with Title IX and Title VII (as in the case of sexual assault).

The training includes a 35-minute online video featuring Brett A. Sokolow, Esq., as well as downloadable support documents including a brief study guide, Powerpoint slides, and a printable proof-of-completion post-test that employees can use to demonstrate that they have completed the training.

An optional pre-test is available to assess baseline knowledge for any institution that wishes to pre-test. The online format makes training your employees quick, clear and cost-effective. This training can be accessed for as little as $1.00 per trainee.

WILL THIS TRAINING REFLECT OUR CAMPUS POLICIES?

The training is based on the policy premise that all employees are mandated to report, and empowers Jane/John Doe reporting for confidential employees from whom only statistical information will be requested. To utilize this training, you are encouraged to make sure that its content is compatible with your university or college policies and expectations. The content of this training represents both best practices and what is required to assure compliance with three relevant federal statutes.

INTENDED AUDIENCE FOR TRAINING

This training is suitable for all institutional employees, whether they are supervisors or supervisees. It is suitable for administrators, confidential employees and subcontractors.

TRAINING CONTENT

The training features content addressing these topics:

• Basics of Title IX Protections
• Basics of Title VII Protections
• Basics of Clery Act Reporting
• The Role of the Title IX Coordinator
• Distinguishing Sex/Gender Discrimination from Crimes
• What Supervisors Need to Report
• What Supervisees Need to Report
• Expectations for Faculty
• What to do if you are Unsure of What to Report, When, How or to Whom
• The Full Report v. the Jane/John Doe Report — How do you know which one to file?
• Confidential Employees and the Duty to Report
• What to do with Victim Requests for Confidentiality
• Addressing Duties to Report Abuse of Minors
• Off-campus Conduct and the Duty to Report
• Conduct by Guests, Visitors and Subcontractors

FREE PREVIEW 

A one-time free viewing of this training is available to your campus so that you can evaluate the content to be sure it that it is a good fit for your campus policy, employee reporting expectations and training needs.  The preview video will be available for five (5) business days. Access to the video will expire after this time. To request your free preview, please contact Marianne Price, Director of Educational Programs, at email or 610-644-7858. Click here to view a sample mandated reporting policy developed by ATIXA to support training of this kind.

PRICING 

Mandated reporter training is based on an annual flat fee. Because training is mandated for all employees, pricing is based on the total number of institutional employees you intend to train. Please note that in light of federal requirements, ATIXA recommends that all employees receive training on mandated reporting.

CONTACT ATIXA

For questions about the training, information on purchasing or any other inquiries, please contact Marianne Price, Director of Educational Programs, at email or 610-644-7858.

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