Trauma-Informed Investigation Act
United States116th CongressHR-8136House of Representatives
Updated: Aug 28, 2020
Summary
Trauma-Informed Investigation Act This bill requires institutions of higher education, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that sexual harassment and sexual misconduct investigations are trauma informed. Specifically, these trauma-informed investigations must (1) be equitable and timely; (2) recognize the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and legal challenges related to trauma exposure; and (3) include evidence-based procedures to minimize further trauma to victims.
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
House of Representatives
Introduced in House
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