Are students and employees required to attend programs to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking?

The requirement for students and employees to attend programs designed to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking is not mandatory without exception. Instead, institutions are expected to make good faith efforts to reach all students and employees and provide them with access to these important training programs. This includes promoting awareness and education on these critical issues, ensuring that the resources and training are available, and encouraging participation to foster a safer campus environment. Legislation, such as the Clery Act and Title IX, emphasizes the importance of prevention and education, but it does not impose a blanket requirement for attendance. Therefore, the emphasis is on creating opportunities for individuals to learn about prevention rather than mandating attendance for all.