Campus Security Obligations Under Federal Law

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Violence Against Women Act are federal laws that require all institutions of higher learning that participate in federal financial aid programs to collect and report data about crime on and near their campuses, and to educate the campus community about violent crime. In this course, learners will become familiar with their role in helping the institution meet its campus security obligations under these laws. This course is designed to be used in conjunction with an institution's ongoing crime prevention and awareness campaigns. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.