Changing Rules For Sexual Assault On Campus: What It Means For Vermont Colleges




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Summary: The U.S. Department of Education is proposing new rules for how sexual assault and harassment is handled on college campuses. The changes could limit the types of complaints schools can investigate and potentially allow live hearings where victims could be cross-examined. The department says it's to protect both accusers and the accused, but victim advocates fear the changes could discourage victims from reporting abuse.