Due Process and Education Secretary DeVoss

Although some people might be upset by the new ruling, most will understand that due process is an important component in dealing with any accusation of misbehavior.  This is especially true when the allegations are about sexual misconduct and most often he/she accusations and denials.

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Education Secretary Betsy DeVoss recently acknowledged the seriousness of this issue and need to protect the victim – while at the same time increasing the rights of the accused to due process.

I have been writing and training on this issue for years.  I am a strong advocate of fair-play and due process.  Indeed, I wrote my book:  Conducting Workplace Investigations:  Designated Investigator as a result of seeing how one-sided so many workplace evaluations and investigations were. 

I’ve also created two workshops for Illumeo that deals with this issue:  Interviewing:  The Art and Science and Investigating a Complaint in the Workplace. 

Although these courses were designed for the workplace – they are also applicable to allegations at school.  And, they tie in with the intent of Education Secretary De.Voss.