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We provide a full range of Title IX, legal, leadership and consulting services for elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education with a specialization in compliance. We partner with school districts and institutions of higher education to assist with personal and professional development, leadership development, campus-specific training, special population training, and policy drafting and review and assistance with Office for Civil Rights and other federal investigations and expert witness.

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Challenging the Norms: A Guide to Counteract Rape Culture and Sexual Violence in America

Released Spring 2021

Dr. Justin Lawrence

Chief Learning Officer

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Dr. Justin Lawrence

Chief Learning Officer

This book is a guide to help you, empower you, give you a voice, to let you know that you are not alone and that you can be the solution. I look forward to taking this educational journey with you on this important subject.

About the Book

Written for College Students

Challenging the Norms: A Guide to Counteract Rape Culture and Sexual Violence in America is a textbook written for undergraduate and graduate students. This book is the first of its kind. While many books focus on the investigation of rape, survival after rape, and stories of rape, the purpose of this textbook is expose sexual violence as prevalence problem on campuses of higher education across the United States. The goals of this textbook are to break the silence about rape and sexual assault on college campuses and to keep campus sexual assault in the public eye as well as to ensure understanding and solutions to this deep-rooted problem. The purpose of Challenging the Norms is to provide students with a focus on understanding the how and why of sexual assault and rape, grey areas of rape and sexual assault, along with sexual assault and rape prevention.

What sets me apart as an author and what sets my sexual assault prevention programs apart from any program being offered nationwide, is my ability to connect with student-athletes in a way they can understand, the rare perspective, practical experience, and research that I bring from my role as sitting Professor of Criminal Justice who teaches Rape, Trauma Informed Investigations, Domestic Violence, and Victim Advocacy at both the undergraduate and Graduate level, coupled with my role as a Title IX Administrator who oversees the entire Title IX process, conducts Title IX investigations, adjudicates Title IX Complaints, and trains students, student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, and administrators.

K-12 CONSULTATION AREAS

K-12 TITLE IX COORDINATOR TRAINING

Understand the district’s Title IX obligations, promote gender equity, and practical skills on how to manage policies, procedures, investigations and appeals.

K-12 TITLE IX INVESTIGATOR TRAINING

Learn to build and implement an effective investigation strategy, document civil rights violations, determine remedies and sanctions, safety planning, and management of the stakeholders in investigative process including, parents, staff, school resource officers, and law enforcement.

K-12 HEARING OFFICER/DECISION MAKER TRAINING

Learn to recognize and overcome bias, to understand their role, apply district policy, and make a finding with analytical precision.

K-12 TITLE IX POLICY WRITING AND REVIEW

Completion of a basic review of existing policy and recommendations or a revised Title IX Policy that includes all the requirements from the required of all K-12 Institutions by the Office of Civil Rights.

K-12 TITLE IX ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE AND TRAINING

Title IX athletic program equity compliance aspects, safeguards responsibilities and reporting requirements for coaches/staff.

K-12 504/ADA TRAINING

A comprehensive overview of disability laws and guidelines regarding accommodation, exploration of elements required for a well-developed grievance process, and best practices in organizational structure.

K-12 TITLE IX SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING

Trains School Boards on District Title IX responsibilities, requirements, policy, and liability for non-compliance.

K-12 OCR AUDIT REVIEW AND RESPONSE

Pre-audit review to assist with a scheduled audit to identify areas of weakness that can be resolved prior to the Department of Education and development of a response to the the Department of Education questions and requests.

HIGHER ED CONSULTATION AREAS

HIGHER ED TITLE IX COORDINATOR TRAINING

Gain or further develop your existing skills related to the role of Title IX Coordinator. Feel confident in your role by better understanding what is expected of a Title IX Coordinator and what foundational knowledge is required to make appropriate discretionary decisions and management of the process under the new regulations.

HIGHER ED TITLE IX INVESTIGATOR TRAINING & TRAUMA INFORMED INVESTIGATION TRAINING

Gain or further develop your existing skills related to conducting Title IX investigations, learn the rules of investigations under the new Title IX regulations from when an institution must respond to providing notice, conducting interviews, gathering evidence, and writing a final report. Enhance your knowledge and practice investigative and trauma informed techniques.

HIGHER ED TITLE IX HEARING OFFICER/DECISION MAKER TRAINING

Learn to recognize and overcome bias, to understand their role, apply university or college policy, make a finding with analytical precision and learn the foundations of equity, due process, hearing panel process and procedures, and upholding student and staff rights.

HIGHER ED 504/ADA TRAINING

HIGHER ED ATHLETIC TITLE IX COMPLIANCE AND TRAINING

Title IX athletic program equity compliance aspects, safeguards responsibilities reporting requirements for coaches and staff, dealing with culture and climate issues in the athletic department and addressing issues of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, rape culture in athletics.

HIGHER ED TITLE IX CAMPUS SURVIVOR/ADVOCATE TRAINING

Understand the unique role of campus based advocates working with survivors of dating/domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, and improve survivor’s experience when accessing support or seeking resolution.

STUDENT-ATHLETE TITLE IX STRATEGIC PREVENTION TRAINING

Customized programs and messages specifically to meet the needs of student athletes through interactive exercises, accessibility, and a realistic approach to their unique status and issues.

UNDERSTANDING AND MITIGATING BIAS AND MICROAGRESSIONS

Exploration of how bias impacts our decision making, defining and reducing micoragressions, and de-escalating crisis.

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Real Solutions Real Impact

Dr. Lawrence is a practicing Title IX Administrator and his area of expertise is the training, administrative compliance, investigation, and adjudication of cases of sexual discrimination, harassment, and assault on campus, including instances of relationship violence, gender bias, and misconduct within institutions of higher education, K-12 schools, athletic departments, executive staff, faculty, staff, fraternities, sororities, and other campus communities.

Justin Lawrence, CEO and Founder

Clients

Our clients recommend our work and dedication is our motto.
Be The Solution!

Texas A&M Commerce

Brownfield High School

Cameron University

Southern States Athletic Conference

Region 17 Education Center

Stillman College

Clark Atlanta University

Texas Tech University

Texas Christian University

Title IX Trainer for the NAIA Association of Student-Athletes

2019 National Conference Presenter

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Leadership

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0

Leadership Development

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 has revolutionized the way leders are made. Based on the the leadership insights and practices he’s learned Maxwell provides foundational principles for transformative leadership. No matter what arena you are called to—family, church, business, nonprofit—the principles Maxwell shares will positively impact your own life and the lives of those around you. Available as a Lunch & Learn, Mastermind or Keynote.

The 5 Levels of Leadership

Leadership Development

To grow further in your role, you must achieve results and build a team that produces. You need to help people to develop their skills to become leaders in their own right. And if you have the skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle of leadership-where experience will allow you to extend your influence beyond your immediate reach and time for the benefit of others. Available as a Lunch & Learn, Mastermind, Keynote or Two-Day Workshop.

The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork

Professional Development

Building and maintaining a successful team is no simple task. Even people who have taken their teams to the highest level in their field have difficulty recreating what accounted for their successes. Is it a strong work ethic? Is it “chemistry”?In The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, you, your team, or organization will learn the vital principles of team building that are necessary for success! Available as a Lunch & Learn, Mastermind, Keynote or Two-Day Workshop.

Everyone Communicates Few Connect

Professional Development

Inside Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. If you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. The ability to connect with others is a major determining factor in reaching your full potential. It’s no secret! Connecting is a skill you can learn and apply in your personal, professional, and family relationships—and you can start now!Available as a Lunch & Learn, Mastermind or Keynote.

Testimonials

Our clients recommend our work and dedication is our motto.
Be The Solution!

Thank you for sharing with our team. You were very articulate and direct with your presentation, showed a sense of importance and relevance by your passion & seriousness. Easy to follow and to listen to! Thought it was all good for all of us!

Matt Wells Head Coach Texas Tech University

I appreciate someone that cares about the young men past their job! My team really enjoyed and learned from your information! Thank you Dr.Lawrence!

Gary Patterson Head Football Coach TCU

A special thank you to Dr. Justin Lawrence for sharing an incredible conversation on Title IX education with the Texas A&M Football Team! Very engaging and informative. I encourage everyone in college athletics to hear his message!

David Bailiff Head Football Coach Texas A&M Commerce

Honored & appreciative to have Dr. Justin Lawrence speak to the Texas A&M Commerce Football Team on Title IX education & accountability. He provided practical & real world dialogue!

Tim McMurray Director of Athletics Texas A&M Commerce University

Dr. Lawrence, Thank you for speaking to our team, I'm glad that I got the chance to sit in on the presentation and I thought you did a great job. I have been telling people about you!

Jamie Dixon, Head Men’s Basketball Coach TCU

Dr. Lawrence serves as motivational speaker to our Men’s Basketball Team. His influence has helped mold our team into a group of young men who believes we will be successful and are working hard every day to make that happen. Because of his influence, this is our hardest working, most focused group I have ever coached. I played basketball here at Wayland and continued professionally for 12 seasons all over the world. During this time I have heard numerous coaches and speakers come in and try to motivate a team or staff. However, I have never myself been so inspired by the way our locker room was moved each time Dr. Lawrence is with us. Although our players are his target, he literally moves all of my emotions, my staff’s emotions, as well as the players. He challenges our players to be the best team they can be, but also challenges all of us to be our best as individuals to make that happen. If I could recommend him to your team, school, or work colleagues it would be with highest recommendations. Dr. Lawrence is passionate, well-spoken, and knowledgeable in his field. If you have any questions regarding his work with my team and staff please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.

Ty Harrelson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Wayland Baptist University

The investment of Dr. Lawrence with our football team each year during Fall Camp has been tremendous. This was not time spent and then everybody walks away with no real impact. Even today, our players and coaches still talk about our lives being in “a glass house.” In fact, when dealing with issues our players now respond by saying, “I live in a glass house.” As result of another one of Dr. Lawrence’s sessions, our players asked us to put up a banner in the dressing room, “What’s your why?” from the challenge he left with them. Again as we dealt with issues we always return to what they shared in “their why.” I strongly believe that the programming Dr. Lawrence provided allowed our players to have a distinct and unified focus year in and year out and as a result, we went on to have one of the best seasons in school history.

Butch Henderson, Head Football Coach Wayland Baptist University

Dr. Lawrence, Thank you for the time that you spent with the Men’s Track and Cross Country Team. The kids really paid attention and were actively involved. After the session, they all said how easy you are to follow and listen because they relate to your delivery and you are down to earth.

Brian Whitlock, Head Coach Track and Field Wayland Baptist University

Dr. Lawrence, Your message to the Football Team was extremely impactful and necessary. It is important that we have REAL conversations concerning the critical material that you presented. I really appreciate your presence and the manner in which you connected with the men of the program. GOD has blessed us with a great platform to plant many positive seeds in those that we are blessed to lead. Continue to allow GOD’S LIGHT to shine strong and bright through you brother. Thanks again!

Jeff Earls, Associate Strength & Conditioning Penn State Football

We have had the pleasure and good fortune to have Dr. Justin Lawrence speak to our athletes on several different occasions, and in both small and large group settings here at Wayland Baptist University. In a large group setting speaking to all of our athletes, our students were focused in, engaged and intrigued by his message that “character counts” and good choices lead to exceptional results. Dr. Lawrence was captivating and enthusiastic as a speaker to our 565 plus student athletes. In fact I don’t remember a time when all of our athletes in that type of setting paid such close attention to a speaker. In small group settings, and in fact every time I have heard him speak, it is clear that he understands the stresses faced by the student athlete today and that he cares about the success of our young people both on and off the playing field or court. I truly appreciate his sincerity and honesty in the way he communicated with our student athletes. I have had a great deal of very good feedback from both our student athletes and our coaches. In fact, after talking to other coaches of teams he has spoken to, I consider us very fortunate to have him as close as we do as a member of our faculty and athletic success team.

Rick Cooper, Chief of Staff Texas Tech Men’s Basketball and Former Director of Athletics Wayland Baptist University

Just wanted to follow up with you after the NAIA Convention to let you know that I really appreciated your presentation as well as your involvement with our student-athlete round table.You demonstrated a real handle on the myriad of issues and mandates of Title IX and great message to men all rolled into it. Well Done!

Matt Sayre, Director of Athletics Southern Oregon University

I really appreciate you taking the time to speak to our team. I think you did a wonderful job and had their complete attention. I was surprised at how much they participated with me and Laurie in the room but that shows how great you are at discussing the subject. I think your presentation hit on everything they need to know to stay safe and not put themselves in a bad spot. With four freshmen on the team this year this was perfect timing to speak with them.

JoJo Robertson, Head Women’s Golf Coach Texas Tech University

The Title IX Sessions you provided for all of the Student-Athletes at Texas Tech have been great! Your ability to train across a variety of sports and present relevant information pertinent to each our respective teams really results in impactful presentations. We appreciate your continued efforts in training our teams.

Amy Heard, Senior Associate Athletic Director/Strategic Engagement

Dr. Lawrence’s presentation and educational session with our athletic staff was not only enjoyable, but hit on a number of critical points to remember as employees at a higher education institution. He broke it down and related it to our everyday interactions with student athletes. “Don’t turn it over, pass the ball” resonated with everyone in attendance. We are going through a different time in our society and as people susceptible everyday of coming face-to-face with controversial issues, it is good to know that there are proper procedures to follow. Dr. Lawrence lays it out so that we as coaches understand the best course of action when we are confronted with those issues. Dr. Lawrence met with our student athletes the night prior to meeting with the staff in two sessions, male student athletes and then female student athletes. Feedback from our kids was all positive. They enjoyed him and learned how to deal with difficult situations. I would recommend Dr. Lawrence for a speaking engagement at your institution with your athletic staff and student athletes. One of the best educational sessions we have had.

James C. Jackson, Director of Athletics Cameron University

2019 National Conference Presenter

As an Athletics Director, I understand the value and fully support the Title IX training efforts our Department and University offer. Dr. Justin Lawrence has been a significant part of our departmental Title IX education as is a vital piece of the education and prevention programming that creates a culture of safety for every student, student-athlete and employee of Texas Tech University. We are grateful for the support from Justin and look forward to continuing this important conversation.

Kirby HocuttDirector of Athletics, Texas Tech University

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