Faculty and Staff Perceptions of Mandatory Reporting Policies and Title IX: A National Perspective. (3rd April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mancini, Christina; Koon-Magnin, Sarah
• Is Part Of: Journal of school violence. Volume 22:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 229
• Page End: 245
• Publication Date: 2023-04-03
• Subjects: Campus crime -- Title IX -- faculty and staff -- sexual victimization -- policy; School violence -- Prevention -- Periodicals; School environment -- Periodicals; 371.78205
• DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2023.2175361
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-8220

Abstract

ABSTRACT: 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.