Kenny Jacoby, Nancy Armour and Jessica Luther
USA TODAY
Louisiana State University’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints was a “serious institutional failure,” created by campus leaders who never spent enough money, left investigative offices understaffed and, ultimately, left students at risk by not recognizing the trauma abuse victims experience, an investigation by an outside law firm found.
The 148-page report by Husch Blackwell, released Friday to campus officials, did not dwell on the failings of specific individuals but rather focused on an LSU system of reporting that was built to fail. Reporting policies were unclear, training was an afterthought and the Title IX office, in particular, was not adequately staffed nor given the necessary independence. The report took particular note that Jennie Stewart, designated as the Title IX coordinator for the LSU system, was overloaded, tasked with doing four jobs at once.
Independent investigation finds that LSU routinely mishandled allegations of sexual misconduct Kenny Jacoby, Nancy Armour and Jessica Luther, USA TODAY
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Louisiana State University’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints was a “serious institutional failure,” created by campus leaders who never spent enough money, left investigative offices understaffed and, ultimately, left students at risk by not recognizing the trauma abuse victims experience, an investigation by an outside law firm found.
The 148-page report by Husch Blackwell, released Friday to campus officials, did not dwell on the failings of specific individuals but rather focused on an LSU system of reporting that was built to fail. Reporting policies were unclear, training was an afterthought and the Title IX office, in particular, was not adequately staffed nor given the nece
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