{"title":"Excusing behaviors? Balancing accountability and empathy","authors":"Laura Freebairn-Smith","doi":"10.1002/casr.70121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70121","url":null,"abstract":"<p>“Well, he said he was struggling to balance his new commitment to the Ironman triathlon with work. I think it's great he's committed to his physical health.”</p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":"8-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leaders seek all-stars from within","authors":"Stan Skipworth","doi":"10.1002/casr.70117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70117","url":null,"abstract":"<p>I have had the great privilege of being part of some extraordinary groups, teams, and organizations. Along the way, I’ve had an additional form of good fortune to be provided the opportunity to lead some of these teams and, over time, build them into new, sometimes larger iterations.</p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Legislative Watch: State legislative bills","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/casr.70123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><i>The following bills are being considered or have passed in the state legislature. To express your support or opposition, contact your senator or representative.</i></p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":"12-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Survey suggests human trafficking more prevalent on campuses than thought","authors":"Halley Sutton","doi":"10.1002/casr.70118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70118","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Human trafficking is typically viewed as a problem that occurs in hotels, illicit massage businesses, transportation hubs, or online spaces. But new research suggests colleges and universities may be far more vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation than many campus leaders realize.</p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":"3-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Know when higher ed lawyers must report unlawful conduct","authors":"Eric Lyerly","doi":"10.1002/casr.70119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70119","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To address what government lawyers must do when they learn that a public official intends to violate the law, the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 524 in July of this year. Opinion 524 is highly relevant for public colleges and universities, specifically institutional counsel and outside law firms representing postsecondary schools. It functionally lowers the threshold for when a public institution's lawyer must act in the face of unlawful conduct by officials.</p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":"5-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Judge rules against former student-athlete","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/casr.70124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>CASE NAME:</b> <i>Fizulich v. Killings, et al</i>., No. 1:22-CV-1190 (N.D. N.Y. 06/10/26).</p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":"10-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understand, address claims of retaliation to reduce risk and take necessary action","authors":"Michael Masinter","doi":"10.1002/casr.70120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70120","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Retaliation claims are often raised when discrimination based on protected status isn’t a viable claim. When an institution of higher education has to take action against a student, an employee, or even a community member, the institution often evaluates whether the action could be viewed as (or is) discriminatory on the basis of a person's immutable characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":"6-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Judge rules in favor of student-athlete","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/casr.70125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>CASE NAME:</b> <i>Smith v. Bentley University</i>, No. 1:25-CV-12317 (D. Mass. 07/06/26).</p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Did anti-hazing laws apply to teammates’ alleged abuse?","authors":"Eric Lyerly","doi":"10.1002/casr.70122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/casr.70122","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A former Pennsylvania State University football player sued the university and its head football coach, alleging he endured repeated hazing and harassment from four teammates during his freshman year.</p>","PeriodicalId":100210,"journal":{"name":"Campus Security Report","volume":"23 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149214702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}