Know Your Rights

Most K-12 schools, parents, and students don’t understand about sexual harassment and students’ rights, and how Title IX relates to sexual harassment/ assault in schools. For example, many wonder why schools should investigate student sexual assaults at all and not simply leave the matter to the police.

Title IX is a civil rights law. It prohibits all educational institutions that receive federal money from discriminating against students based on sex. Sexual harassment and assault can be a form of discrimination because they can limit or prevent a student from participating in and benefiting from a school’s educational program.

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Sexual Harassment: Not in Our School! is a free video+action plan created by SSAIS for families, schools, and organizations.

Resources

These resources explain students’ rights and schools’ responsibilities under state and federal laws to protect students from sexual harassment and assault. Not all resources offer the same advice and information.

More resources on our Filing Complaints page.