Sexual Harassment & Abuse
Read more about how schools respond to unwelcome sexual comments, gestures, or actions
Artificial Intelligence
From Our Research Center
Why 69´«Ã½ Need to Wake Up to the Threat of AI 'Deepfakes' and Bullying
69´«Ã½ are underprepared to deal with a deluge of AI-created videos that harm the reputations of students and educators.
Federal
What's in the Lawsuit That Alleges Linda McMahon Failed to Protect Children
The lawsuit filed by former World Wrestling Entertainment workers alleges a culture of acceptance of sexual misconduct.
Federal
Nex Benedict's District Was 'Indifferent to 69´«Ã½' Civil Rights,' Feds Find
Federal officials found an Oklahoma district responded inconsistently to sexual-harassment claims.
Student Well-Being
69´«Ã½ Are Sharing Sexually Explicit ‘Deepfakes.' Are 69´«Ã½ Prepared?
A report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores tech-powered sexual harassment in schools.
Student Well-Being
Online Sexual Exploitation Is a Growing Threat to Kids. What 69´«Ã½ Can Do
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks about new resources to help schools tackle the problem.
Law & Courts
Student Says Snapchat Enabled Teacher's Abuse. Supreme Court Won't Hear His Case
The high court, over a dissent by two justices, decline to review the scope of Section 230 liability protection for social media platforms.
Artificial Intelligence
What a Proposed Ban on AI-Assisted ‘Deep Fakes’ Would Mean for Cyberbullying
69´«Ã½ who create AI-generated, intimate images of their classmates would be breaking federal law, if a new bill is enacted.
States
How a Parents' Rights Law Halted a Child Abuse Prevention Program
State laws that have passed as part of the parents' rights movement have caused confusion and uncertainty over what schools can teach.
Student Well-Being
Educating Teens About Healthy Relationships: 3 Best Practices
Teens often don't even recognize when they're in an abusive relationship.
Student Well-Being
Interactive
Map: Does Your State Require Education on Teen Dating Violence?
School is a logical place for students to learn about healthy relationships, but state requirements for that kind of education vary widely.
Student Well-Being
Teen Dating Violence Has Lifelong Consequences. Here's How 69´«Ã½ Can Help
69´«Ã½ are uniquely poised to help students understand healthy relationship behavior and the signs of abuse.
Budget & Finance
More Districts Are Paying Big to Resolve Sexual Misconduct Claims
A new report says schools and colleges had to pay out 69 damage awards and settlements of $1 million or more last year.
School Climate & Safety
How a Virginia District ‘Failed at Every Juncture’ to Prevent Sexual Assault
The grand jury’s devastating report is a must-read for district superintendents on how systems fall apart.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Won't Take Up Cases Seen as Expanding 69´«Ã½' Liability for Sexual Harassment
The court rejected appeals from a school district and university about when educational institutions may be sued for sexual harassment.