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Title IX Violations: Examples [2025 Updated]

Title IX Violations: Examples [2025 Updated]

Title IX Violations: Examples

Across the United States, Title IX governs how schools must react to any claims of sexual assault, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within their programming.  While this piece of legislation is vital to the protect the rights of students and staff on both sides of a Title IX case, whether they are the victim or person accused of a violation. If you or someone you love is facing a Title IX case as either the complainant or respondent, the attorneys at SBBL Law can help.

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SBBL Law’s Title IX team represents students and staff through Title IX investigations, hearings, and appeals. Whether you are the victim of campus sexual harassment or sexual assault, or whether you are the person in need of defense, our team can help you successfully navigate the complex and overwhelming process.

Common Examples of Title IX Violations

For any school or institution of education that receives funding from the federal government, Title IX applies. This includes almost all schools from the elementary through college level, both public and private.

In the United States, there are many examples of Title IX violations that happen every day, including:

  • Sex discrimination in educational opportunities. Sex discrimination in educational classes, sports, or other academic opportunities can happen when students or staff are treated differently based on their sex.
  • Sexual harassment. Likely the most common example of a Title IX violation across the nation is sexual harassment. Although it might not seem like discrimination at first, any kind of rude comment or mistreatment of a sexual nature or directed specifically towards someone based on their sex can be a violation of Title IX. This can also include elements of quid pro quo harassment, where a faculty member offers a student a benefit in exchange for sexual favors. To qualify as “hostile environment” sexual harassment under Title IX, the harassment must be objectively unreasonable and must interfere with the person’s ability to access programming or employment opportunities at the school.
  • On-campus sexual assault. In recent years, over 17,000 reports of sexual assault on school campuses have been filed. According to one study, 13% of all students will reportedly experience rape or sexual assault on campus. Sexual assault claims comprise a significant number of Title IX cases every year across the country. These claims intersect with criminal law and require the expert guidance of a Title IX attorney, no matter which side of the case you are on.
  • Retaliation. If a student faces negative consequences, unnecessary or uncalled for disciplinary measures, or an increase in the harassment they are facing because they filed a Title IX complaint, this is considered retaliation, and the student is protected from such behavior.

Whether you have been on the receiving end of a Title IX violation or have been accused of violating Title IX, the team at SBBL Law is here to fight for you and protect your rights throughout the process.

FAQs

How Can a Title IX Lawyer Help Me?

An Arizona Title IX lawyer can help you in a multitude of ways, whether you are the accused party or the victim. Your attorney can thoroughly review all the policies regarding Title IX that your school or educational institution has in place, devise a concrete strategy to ensure your side of the story is heard, help you prepare for any interviews or hearings, and respond thoroughly and strategically to written reports throughout the process.

How Do I Win a Title IX Case?

If you are either the complainant or respondent in a Title IX case, coming up with a coherent strategy from the outset is essential. Winning a Title IX case involves understanding the school’s policies, challenging the credibility of the other party’s claims or witnesses,  identifying any due process violations present in the case, and presenting evidence in your favor. Schools are not courtrooms, and often times an experienced courtroom litigation lawyer will not be able to help you win your case. Title IX cases require Title IX experts, such as an attorney or other advisor deeply familiar with the nuances of the Title IX law and process.

What Are My Rights Under Title IX?

You are entitled to several rights under Title IX in the United States. Whether you are a student or staff member, your rights include the right to present your Title IX case, the right to present witnesses and evidence, the right to be notified in writing as to the outcome of your case, and the right to a fair and adequate investigation of all charges.

What Are the Penalties for a Title IX Violation?

If the accused is found responsible for a Title IX violation, penalties can include expulsion, suspension, disciplinary probation, loss of tenure, a change in job position, termination, a requirement to pursue counseling, loss of scholarships, or the revocation or withholding of their degree.

Hire a Title IX Lawyer Today: Contact SBBL Law

If you or someone you love has been the victim of a Title IX violation or has been accused of one, the team at SBBL Law is here to help. We can be there for you, either to fight these accusations and protect your rights or to help you through the complaint process as a victim. Our experienced team has served clients all over the country in Title IX violation cases, and we are ready to do the same for you. Contact our offices today.

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