Resident advisers' perceptions of their mandatory reporting status under Title IX: How they can help survivors

<p>This study investigates resident advisers’ (RAs) perceptions of their mandatory reporter status required under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). As a mandatory reporter, RAs must report any known-to-them sexual misconduct. This requirement to report can be very complicated for RAs, as they often create close relationships with the residents they serve. The present study used a 60-item survey to assess 130 RAs’ perceptions of Title IX. The results showed the belief that relationships between the RAs and residents complicates reporting in the following ways: comfort level associated with reporting, willingness to give support, and willingness to follow up. It was also found that RAs’ understanding of the Title IX process was positively correlated with feelings of comfort when reporting. Practical implications for future RA training are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts (MA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Communication, Media and Theatre Arts

Year dc:date.available

2018

Author dc:creator

• Shetterly, Jaclyn

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dennis O’Grady, Ph.D., Chair
• Jessica Elton, Ph.D.
• Tsai-Shan Shen, Ph.D

• Mandatory Reporting
• RA
• Resident Adviser
• Resident Assistant
• Responsible Employee
• Title IX
• Communication

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/903

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2270