Title IX Support for
Complainants
Title IX Complainant Support | K-12 & Higher Ed
The process can feel intimidating and emotional, especially when deadlines move fast. You deserve support that is trauma-informed, strategic, and preparation-driven—so you can tell your story clearly, protect your privacy, and avoid being retraumatized by the process.
We help complainants in K-12 and higher education prepare—so you’re not walking into an interview or hearing unprepared.
First Steps
You should not have to trade your education for your safety. Our first priority is securing the accommodations you need.
Supportive measures can include things like:
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No-contact directives (including indirect contact)
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Schedule or class changes (K-12 and higher ed)
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Seating/transportation adjustments (K-12)
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Housing changes or campus restrictions (higher ed)
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Workplace adjustments (for faculty/staff)
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Academic accommodations (extensions, attendance flexibility, modified participation)
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Escorts/safety planning or building access adjustments
Preserve Evidence and Build Your Timeline
A lot of complainants worry they won’t be believed or that their memory won’t be “perfect.” The goal here isn’t perfection—it’s preservation and clarity.
What to preserve:
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Texts, DMs, Snap/IG messages, emails
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Photos/videos, call logs, voicemails
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Social media posts/comments (including from friends/witnesses)
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Class schedules, seating charts, housing assignments, work schedules
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Names of witnesses or people you told (and when)
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Any relevant documents (letters, notices, screenshots of policies or directives)
What to do today
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Screenshot key messages (include the date/time if visible).
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Export/download message threads where possible (not just screenshots).
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Back up a copy somewhere secure (cloud folder or external drive).
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Write a private timeline while it’s fresh: what happened, what led up to it, what happened after, and who you told.
What to avoid
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Don’t delete messages—even if they’re upsetting to look at.
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Don’t “clean up” your social media in a way that looks like you’re hiding things.
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Don’t message the other person “for closure” or to get an apology. That can complicate a case.
Prepare Before You Speak on the Record
This is where most people feel the highest anxiety—because interviews and hearings can feel formal, emotional, and fast-moving. Preparation reduces trauma and prevents you from feeling blindsided.
How WCG can help you?
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We help you identify the right supportive measures tied to “real life” issues: passing periods, extracurriculars, buses, shared spaces, housing, labs, team travel, group projects, etc.
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We help you organize evidence into a clean, chronological packet that is easy for an investigator/decision-maker to understand.
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We help you build a witness list and a timeline that stays consistent from the first interview through the final determination.
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Mock interview practice: We run realistic practice interviews so you’re ready for common question patterns, difficult follow-ups, and emotionally loaded prompts.
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Report review & comments: When you receive interview summaries or an investigative report, we help you review it with precision and prepare focused comments.
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Hearing preparation (if applicable): We prepare you for what a hearing feels like—format, pacing, questioning dynamics, and how to stay grounded and credible.
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Impact and remedy statements: We help you communicate how this has affected your education/work and what remedies/support you need going forward.
You won’t be walking into the process unprepared. We’ll help you understand what’s coming and practice for it—step by step.