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Preventing and Reporting Athlete Abuse: The Safe Sport Act

Recent allegations of sexual misconduct by team doctors reinforce the need for enhanced child abuse prevention and reporting standards in athletics. Read this Insights blog for steps your institution can take to comply with the Safe Sport Act.
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Effective Implementation of Traffic Accident Review Boards

A traffic accident review board, which investigates all accidents involving the institution’s vehicles to determine whether it was preventable, is an important tool to reduce accidents and support a culture of driver safety and accountability on campus. Following the recommendations in this blog will enhance the board’s investigation and decision-making process
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Michigan Court Disapproves Single Investigator Model at Public Institution

A court ordered the University of Michigan to provide a hearing for a student accused of sexual misconduct, even though the university used a single investigator model that did not include hearings. The court held that due process required the public institution to hold a hearing with an opportunity to question witnesses.
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