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La Salle University

Undergraduate Research

2015

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Sexual Assault On College Campuses: Is Title Ix The Answer?, Rebecca Sweeney Apr 2015

Sexual Assault On College Campuses: Is Title Ix The Answer?, Rebecca Sweeney

Undergraduate Research

In the past year, many universities have been accused of Title IX violations based on how they adjudicated sexual assault cases. As a result, Title IX has been in the forefront of the public’s attention. This research aims to explain whether Title IX complaints are an effective strategy for lowering the amount of sexual assault cases on U.S college campuses. This research uses journal articles, legal cases and government websites to gather information on the history of Title IX and it’s development in fighting the issue of sexual assault on college campuses. By analyzing landmark cases, it is possible to …