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08/31/2026

As backpacks are packed and a new school year begins, many families are celebrating fresh starts and new opportunities.

For some survivors, however, this time of year can also bring difficult memories.

As we head back to school this August, let's all remember that creating safe environments for children is a shared responsibility. Every child deserves to learn, grow, and thrive in places where they are protected, respected, and heard.

At Justice Law Collaborative, we're proud to stand with survivors and advocate for safer futures for every child.

Wishing students, teachers, parents, and school communities a safe, successful, and hopeful school year.

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08/28/2026

Hanover College Faces Title IX Lawsuit After Cutting Women's Swimming

Four female athletes filed a Title IX lawsuit against Hanover College after the school eliminated its women's swimming program.

08/28/2026

There is always something happening at Justice Law Collaborative.

From important case developments and courtroom victories to legislative advocacy, media coverage, firm news, and issues impacting survivors across the country, our News & Updates page is where we keep you informed.

It is also where you will find JLC attorneys weighing in on the issues they care deeply about—whether that means fighting for institutional accountability, advocating for changes in the law, or helping bring greater attention to the experiences of survivors.

If you have not visited our newsroom lately, take a look. There is a lot to catch up on.

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08/27/2026

Four members of the Hanover College women's swim team are suing over s*x-based discrimination and Title IX violations after the college cut their program.

Hanover discontinued the men's and women's swim teams in March, citing concerns over costs, roster size and lack of facilities.

On Aug. 25, the four women announced they had filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. According to the complaint, the athletes believe Hanover does not provide women equal opportunities to participate in varsity sports, and cuts to the swim team made the problem worse. The women's team had eight athletes for the 2025-26 season, and the team would have grown to 14 athletes in the upcoming season, the complaint said.

Read here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/female-swimmers-sue-over-title-170838640.html?guccounter=1

08/27/2026

Four Members of Hanover College Women's Team File Title IX Lawsuit Over Cut Program - SwimSwam Magazine


"Four members of the Hanover College women’s swimming team filed a Title IX lawsuit against the school on Tuesday for discriminating against female student-athletes.

Hanover College, a Division III school in Hanover, Ind., announced it was cutting both its men’s and women’s swimming teams in March, with “facility maintenance concerns, projected increases in operational costs, and declining roster size” among the reasons mentioned by Vice President for Athletics Mark Shook in an email sent to donors at the time."


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08/27/2026

“This is s*x discrimination, plain and simple,” said Kimberly Dougherty of Justice Law Collaborative, P.C., in North Easton, MA. “Hanover created its varsity swimming team a decade ago. The team thrived when it had a full-time coach, but now, after giving it only a part-time coach and no assistant, Hanover is saying women don’t have the interest and ability to participate in varsity swimming. The problem isn’t the women. It’s Hanover.”

Seek Preservation of Women’s Swimming, Equal Opportunities for All Women ‍Four female swimming team members at Hanover College filed a s*x discrimination class action against the school today for discriminating against its female student-athletes and potential student-athletes in violation of Ti...

08/26/2026

Accountability is about more than what happened yesterday. It can help change what happens tomorrow.

When an institution fails to protect someone in its care, pursuing accountability can do more than provide a measure of justice for the person who was harmed.

Civil litigation can expose failures that were hidden, require difficult questions to be answered, and bring attention to policies and practices that need to change.

For many of the survivors we work with, that possibility of protecting someone else is an important part of why they choose to come forward.

Their courage can become a catalyst for change.

See how you can help in our Justice in Action center: https://bit.ly/44r7brG

08/24/2026

Behind every JLC case is a team.

Different backgrounds. Different areas of expertise. Different perspectives. But a shared belief in what this work can accomplish.

Some days that means preparing for court. Other days it means sitting with a client, collaborating on a difficult case, advocating at the State House, or simply talking through the next challenge together.

We are proud of the work we do—but we're equally grateful for the people we get to do it with.

Here's to the team behind Justice Law Collaborative.
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08/21/2026

What does "trauma-informed" really mean?

It's a term you may hear often—but what does it actually mean?

At Justice Law Collaborative, being trauma-informed means recognizing that trauma can affect how a person remembers events, communicates, makes decisions, and navigates the legal process. It means understanding that there is no "right way" for a survivor to respond to abuse or adversity.

A trauma-informed approach means we strive to:
• Listen without judgment.
• Respect each client's pace and comfort level.
• Explain every step of the legal process.
• Minimize unnecessary retraumatization whenever possible.
• Empower clients to make informed decisions about their case.

Legal representation should never be one-size-fits-all. Every client's experience is unique, and every client deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect.

At Justice Law Collaborative, trauma-informed advocacy isn't just part of what we do—it's part of who we are.

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08/19/2026

Accountability creates change.

When institutions fail to protect the people in their care, the consequences can last for generations.

Holding organizations accountable isn't just about addressing past harm—it's about helping create safer environments for the future.

That's why Justice Law Collaborative is committed to pursuing accountability wherever it leads.

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