What is an investigative plan and why is it important? In this practical session, experienced T9 faculty, such as Cathleen Watkins, take you through the steps of a typical investigation and the considerations that investigators must grapple with as the process unfolds.
Investigations under Title IX can delve into different areas of potential misconduct, including intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking. Complaints may involve students, faculty, employees, and others close to the campus, such as donors, board members or alumni. Since there is no cookie-cutter approach, investigators need to prepare for contingencies and think broadly about their plan.
This session covers foundational material such as:
- Framing the allegations and investigative scope
- Planning the order of interviews
- Thinking broadly about sources of evidence
- Dealing with concurrent police investigations
- Handling medical records and other sensitive documents
- Conducting forensic analysis of phones, tablets and other devices
- Evaluating when the fact-gathering is complete
T9’s team of attorneys and investigators brings over six decades of combined expertise in all facets of Title IX training and investigation.
Investigative Planning
What is an investigative plan and why is it important? In this practical session, experienced T9 faculty, such as Cathleen Watkins, take you through the steps of a typical investigation and the considerations that investigators must grapple with as the process unfolds.
Investigations under Title IX can delve into different areas of potential misconduct, including intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking. Complaints may involve students, faculty, employees, and others close to the campus, such as donors, board members or alumni. Since there is no cookie-cutter approach, investigators need to prepare for contingencies and think broadly about their plan.
This session covers foundational material such as:
- Framing the allegations and investigative scope
- Planning the order of interviews
- Thinking broadly about sources of evidence
- Dealing with concurrent police investigations
- Handling medical records and other sensitive documents
- Conducting forensic analysis of phones, tablets and other devices
- Evaluating when the fact-gathering is complete