Historically, schools, universities, and courts across the country have had virtually no resources to address students accused of or found responsible for sexual assault. In most Title IX cases, the primary resolution has been suspension or expulsion.

But in our work with survivors, we often hear how traumatizing and difficult investigations can be — and how many survivors want alternatives. Some would like resolution options that focus on accountability and healing rather than only punishment. The operative word is choice: survivors must be free to decide what path feels safest and most meaningful for them. Not all will choose these alternatives, but again and again we hear two consistent requests: “I want them to apologize, and I want them to not do this to anyone else.”

In our ongoing mission to provide resources for both prevention and response, we developed this training specifically for students who have harmed another student. It is designed to help them reflect on intention versus outcome, identify harmful behaviors, and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.