Summary
Negligence by college officials in handling abuse cases can lead to legal consequences. Title IX protects against gender-based discrimination, including harassment for being transgender. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibit age and sex discrimination. Entering someones home without consent is illegal under Illinois Criminal Code (720 ILCS 5/19-3). Emotional and physical abuse is illegal under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (750 ILCS 60). Theft, even if the item is returned, is illegal under Illinois Criminal Code (720 ILCS 5/16-1). Police officers have a duty to investigate reported crimes, and failure to do so can be reported to internal affairs or the Illinois Attorney Generals Office.Full Conversation
i was physically and emotional adn mentally abused by my ex and went to the college counselor and she had to take it to the vice president because it was physical and all he did was asked what happened and then i told him i was being hit and screamed at and threanted by my ex and he said that "no more contact between you two" and that was it but she has harassing me through indirect actions and talking about me behind my back and outted me for being transgender
I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. Based on your situation, here are some steps you could consider:
*. File a complaint with your school's Title IX office, as Title IX protects against gender-based discrimination, including harassment for being transgender.
*. File a police report for the physical abuse.
For legal advice related to your specific situation, you may want to consult with a local attorney.
the college vice president is agist and sexist and passive aggressive to his employee and is trying to lie to get her fired, is this illegal?
It could potentially be illegal if the vice president's behavior is discriminatory based on age, sex, or gender identity. Here are some relevant laws:
*. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits age discrimination.
*. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sex discrimination.
*. The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
Consider reporting this to your school's human resources department.
is it illegal to enter someones home without consent
Yes, it is illegal to enter someone's home without consent in Illinois. Here are the related laws:
*. Illinois Criminal Code (* ILCS */*-*) qualifies such action as criminal trespass to a residence.
*. This can be a Class * felony or a Class A misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances.
is it illegal to emotionally and physically abuse your partner after the relationship
Yes, it is illegal to emotionally and physically abuse anyone, including an ex-partner, in Illinois. Here are the related laws:
*. Illinois Domestic Violence Act (* ILCS *) protects against abuse from family or household members.
*. Emotional abuse can be considered harassment, which is also illegal.
Consider reporting this to the local police.
why dont men abuse victims get treated seriously
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's unfortunate but true that sometimes there is a societal bias that can affect how seriously male victims of abuse are taken. However, under the law, all victims of abuse, irrespective of gender, have rights and protections. It's essential to report any incidents of abuse to the authorities.
is it illegal for your ex to steal your laptop and then give it back later
Yes, it is illegal for someone to take your property without consent in Illinois, even if they return it later. This could be classified as theft under Illinois Criminal Code (* ILCS */*-*).
is it illegal for a police officer to not do anythign when i reported a stolen laptop
In Illinois, police officers have a duty to investigate reported crimes. If you believe an officer has not fulfilled their duties, you can file a complaint with their department's internal affairs division or with the Illinois Attorney's General Office.