ERIC Number: EJ1387676
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-8220
EISSN: EISSN-1538-8239
Faculty and Staff Perceptions of Mandatory Reporting Policies and Title IX: A National Perspective
Mancini, Christina; Koon-Magnin, Sarah
Journal of School Violence, v22 n2 p229-245 2023
Many post-secondary institutions have implemented mandatory reporting (MR) requiring employees to report knowledge of sexual misconduct. Understanding employee perceptions (e.g., benefits/drawbacks) and experiences (e.g., reporting disclosure) is important given this responsibility. Accordingly, this study analyzes responses from a recent survey that polled faculty and staff concerning MR ("N" = 125). Findings indicate that most employees fall under a MR policy, are aware of their obligations, and will comply with them. While majority approval was evident for MR, employees also identified drawbacks (e.g., reduced victim autonomy). One in five employees in this sample have made a report. Additional perceptions, experiences, and attitudes toward MR varied, based on institutional-level factors and socio-demographic characteristics.
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, School Personnel, Disclosure, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse, Legal Responsibility, Compliance (Legal), Victims, Personal Autonomy, Role Conflict, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Higher Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Higher Education Act Title IX
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