Initiated by the first "Dear Colleague" letter, what we now know as Title IX work, or the prevention of and response to sexual assault and sexual harassment, is both incredibly challenging and deeply good. Our guest was a VP for Student Development at the time of that first Dear Colleague letter. He describes the ways the work has changed since 2011, the value of campus prevention efforts, the importance of staff training, and the opportunity for restorative justice that Title IX represents. Episode notes include links to books discussed throughout the conversation.

Chapters:

0:00 Kara's dissertation update

3:55 Guest bio8:36 Speed round

13:20 Gerald's background in Title IX

16:20 Important Title IX landmarks since 2011

19:55 Increasing prevention vs perfecting process

28:40 Advice for young professionals

36:30 Burnout in Title IX

40:30 Institutional support for federal compliance initiatives

47:00 Where to learn more

Episode notes:

Sexual Citizens by Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan

Sex and the Soul by Donna Freitas