NAESV Statement on Title IX Proposed Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2018
Contact:
Terri Poore
Policy Director
terri@endsexualviolence.org

NAESV Statement on Title IX Proposed Rule

Statement by National Alliance to End Sexual Violence Policy Director Terri Poore on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX by the Department of Education:

(Washington DC) “Today, the Department of Education issued a new proposed rule rolling back Title IX protections for survivors of sexual violence in schools and on campus, severely narrowing the definition of sexual harassment, and weakening institutional responsibility for responding to sexual violence. This proposed rule reflects a profound abdication of responsible leadership at a time when our society is continuing to unearth the realities and pain caused by sexual violence and calling for institutional accountability. The National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, state coalitions, rape crisis centers, and advocates, in solidarity with survivors, will not stand by while the Department attempts to roll back rights for survivors and encourages institutions to sweep sexual violence under the rug. We will raise our voices in protest.”

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The National Alliance to End Sexual Violence is the voice in Washington for the 56 state and territorial sexual assault coalitions and 1300 rape crisis centers working to end sexual violence and support survivors.

Terri Poore, MSW

Policy Director

National Alliance to End Sexual Violence

terri@endsexualviolence.org
850-228-3428

@Endsxlviolence

The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) is Kansas’ leading statewide voice for victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. KCSDV works with about 27 coalition members and with partners to prevent and eliminate sexual and domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. Find more information on KCSDV’s website at http://kcsdv.org. Contact KCSDV by message at http://kcsdv.org/contact.html and by phone at 785-232-9784.

The 24-hour Kansas Crisis Hotline is 888-END-ABUSE (888-363-2287).