Protecting the Rights of LGBTQ+ Students During Title IX Investigations

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits gender discrimination in educational institutions. This law covers various acts that create a hostile environment for a student based on their sex such as inequitable admission, discriminatory athletic opportunities, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, and sexual violence. As society evolves, more efforts are put into increasing the law’s scope to protect different subsets of students who have been fighting against hatred and prejudice for years.

LGBTQ+ students are subjected to higher rates of discrimination and sexual misconduct compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. However, there are few conversations surrounding the rare challenges LGBTQ+ students face when falsely accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX. Marginalized already as a demographic in society, being branded as perpetrators of any form of sexual violence has devastating effects on individuals who receive premature judgment before they can prove their innocence.

Before respondents could establish their innocence in these cases, society projects prejudicial stereotypes onto them often leading people to treat them differently. For example, many LGBTQ+ students find it challenging to gain acceptance at universities and colleges in the first place. With allegations attached to their names during Title IX investigations, the small community they thought would provide refuge may reject them further isolating them. Such populations tend not to garner sympathy due to outdated or unfounded characterizations of their sexuality and other harmful stereotypes that plague LGBTQ+ communities making proving innocence harder.

It is unfortunate that innocent LGBTQ+ respondents do not receive adequate support throughout Title IX investigations because even family members and friends question their innocence besides dealing with other pressures from parties like school administrators or investigators. Therefore, suppose you are an LGBTQ+ respondent needing legal assistance within New Jersey colleges or universities accused falsely in Title IX cases; In that case, student defense attorney Todd Spodek is available to help defend your rights.

Todd Spodek is an advocate who fights for all students regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity accused falsely of sexual misconduct. He is well-versed with school policies, procedures, and collection of necessary facts that might tip the legal scales in your favor. Colleges like Princeton University, Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, New Jersey City university, Montclair State University, and many others are under his purview.

Studies have shown that approximately 10 % of the US college student population identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans; however, these students may feel alone when dealing with Title IX allegations. LGBTQ+ students need to understand they must not burden themselves with the weight of defending such accusations alone without proper guidance and support during Title IX proceedings. Titte IX allegations can change an alleged student’s life for a long time if they don’t defend themselves properly and get assistance as early as possible during disciplinary processes.

Having a dedicated attorney to guide them is crucial for LGBTQ+ students facing Title IX cases because they face unique challenges different from non-LGBTQ+ respondents. Not all attorneys understand these communities’ intersections and specific struggles or advocate for their clients as passionately and effectively.

Todd Spodek has more than ten years of experience zealously fighting for the futures of LGBTQ+ students at universities throughout America. He does not settle in the easiest outcome but prioritizes clients’ well-being while also ensuring results he receives are what best suit them ultimately. As a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey experienced serving as a Title IX advisor to students facing all types of disciplinary issues nationwide through different institutions. Suppose you’re looking for allies in your pursuit against false Title IX claims relating to sexual misconduct claims on campus- contact National Title IX Attorney Todd Spodek today at 212-300-5196.

## College And Universities Represented By Todd Spodek

Below are schools found across colleges throughout New Hampshire where Todd Spodek can help offer any required support services to LGBTQ+ students facing Title IX allegations or charges.

Bloomfield College	College of Saint Elizabeth	Georgian Court University	New Jersey City University	Rider University	Saint Peter’s University
Caldwell University C	Drew University	Kean University	Ramapo College	Rutgers University	Seton Hall University
The College of New Jersey	Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.	Monmouth Univ.	New Jersey Institute of Technology	School of Osteopathic Medicine	Stevens Institute of Technology
NJIT SOM – Medical School	NJCU at Brookdale Community College	NJCU at NJCAA DIII Nationals Ivy Hill Park Natatorium, Union, NJ	The Richard Stockton College of NJ / StocktonHAWK TV-Live/Internet2
Thomas Edison State Unviesity	William Paterson University