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University of New Mexico investigated over sex assaults response
Source: Reuters
University of New Mexico investigated over sex assaults response
BY JOSEPH KOLB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Fri Dec 5, 2014 7:00pm EST
(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it is investigating multiple complaints regarding the University of New Mexico's handling of reported sexual assaults and sexual harassment of students there.
The department will evaluate UNM's policies and practices for preventing sexual assault and harassment, as well as how it investigates and responds to student complaints of sexual violence, harassment, and retaliation, DOJ spokeswoman Elizabeth Martinez said.
Martinez would not elaborate on the details of the complaints, but said the investigation is being conducted by attorneys from the department's Civil Rights Division and the local U.S. Attorney's Office under federal laws that prohibit sex discrimination in education programs.
University officials said they were shocked when they received word of the investigation on Friday.
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BY JOSEPH KOLB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Fri Dec 5, 2014 7:00pm EST
(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it is investigating multiple complaints regarding the University of New Mexico's handling of reported sexual assaults and sexual harassment of students there.
The department will evaluate UNM's policies and practices for preventing sexual assault and harassment, as well as how it investigates and responds to student complaints of sexual violence, harassment, and retaliation, DOJ spokeswoman Elizabeth Martinez said.
Martinez would not elaborate on the details of the complaints, but said the investigation is being conducted by attorneys from the department's Civil Rights Division and the local U.S. Attorney's Office under federal laws that prohibit sex discrimination in education programs.
University officials said they were shocked when they received word of the investigation on Friday.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/06/us-usa-new-mexico-investigation-idUSKCN0JK00320141206
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