Simple Questions with Complicated Answers Part 9
Written by: Deborah Eerkes Q: We should have zero tolerance for sexual violence – why can’t we just automatically expel or fire those who do it? A: Zero tolerance […]
Simple Questions with Complicated Answers Part 7
Written by: Deborah Eerkes Q: How can an investigator proceed in a “complainant said / respondent said” type of case where there is no evidence? A: The answer to this […]
Simple Questions with Complicated Answers Part 6: How can a PSI apply conditions or restrictions to someone they haven’t even investigated?
Written by: Deborah Eerkes Q: How can a PSI apply conditions or restrictions to someone they haven’t even investigated? A: Repeat after me: Reasonable concern calls for reasonable action. (A […]
“Passing the Problem” of Sexual Misconduct: An Unsettled Question on Privacy and Information Sharing
Written by: Laxana Paskaran for Courage to Act’s RIA Working Group Introduction In 2017, a professor left the University of Manitoba amid sexual misconduct allegations and received $286,000 after information […]
Simple Questions with Complicated Answers Part 5: What Should a PSI Do When they Receive a Complaint?
Written by: Deborah Eerkes Q: What should a PSI do when they receive a complaint? A: For those of you who read my previous blog post, you’ll recall that […]
Simple Questions with Complicated Answers Part 4: Shouldn’t My Institution Require a Complaint in Order to Act When Someone Discloses?
Written by: Deborah Eerkes Q: Shouldn’t my institution require a complaint in order to act when someone discloses sexual violence? A: It is relatively common for Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs) […]