This training is designed for Title IX Investigators, including Coordinators, who have the formal role of presenting the witness interviews and details of the case in the final report. Witnesses and their Advisors, as well as hearing panelists rely on your ability to document the facts accurately, fairly, and comprehensively. This training will give you the confidence to do just that.

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern

In this four-hour virtual training, our expert instructor will dive deep into the following considerations:

Part I: Relating Your Investigation to Your Report

Before you can write your final report, you must first conduct a formal investigation. We will review important principles regarding how an investigation shapes a report and vice versa, allowing you to address and, if possible, eliminate gaps in your final report. We will also explore the requirements and timelines of processing the final report under the new Title IX regulations. You will learn how to:

• Organize evidence for ultimate reference in your report
• Incorporate elements of your policies in your investigation and your report
• Target the collection and analysis of both contradictory and corroborative evidence

Part II: The 5 Stages of Writing Your Final Report

We will discuss the following five stages:

• Stage 1: Gathering the Facts
• Stage 2: Writing the Draft Report
• Stage 3: Internal Review
• Stage 4: Witness Review
• Stage 5: Writing the Final Report

To help you apply and practice the five stages, you will review and critique a sample report with your fellow attendees. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions about writing your final investigative report and what steps you must follow according to your own institutional policy.