March 1, 2022
College Campus Rape Continues With No Accountability
Students Protest Rape Culture. Demand Change.
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Students Demand Accountability
Students demand accountability and change in a system that has failed women for decades. The following three articles are a plea and a call to action for accountability, safety and change. If you are a student, or a friend of a student, or a parent of a student, or know someone who knows someone, this call to action is for you.
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Do women on campus feel safe?
On the night of Saturday, Nov. 20, two men were charged with alleged attempted kidnapping of a university student after they tried to force her out of her off-campus residence. One of the men was released on unsecured bond.
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udreview.com
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Sexual Assault on College Campuses | Her Campus
TW: This article discusses sexual assault and rape. Recently, Coastal Carolina University students put together a rally/protest in support of sexual assault survivors, and to put forth demands for change in and around campus. Some of the demands...
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www.hercampus.com
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Petition to ban frats gets more than 1,200 signatures
Following nearly a week of protests regarding sexual assault on campus, a petition to ban UConn fraternities has received more than 1,200 signatures. The petition, accessible on Change.org, was started two months ago by the group UConn Advocacy....
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dailycampus.com
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Institutional Failures Retraumatize Victims of Assault
Read the powerful op-ed published in The Harvard Crimson "Dear Harvard, You Win" and watch "The Hunting Ground" to understand the depth of despair and trauma students experience at universities across the country. Not much will change until perpetrators are punished and the culture is changed.
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New lawsuit, old story: Harvard undermines victims of...
Last semester, in my Title IX class at Harvard Law School, we studied how institutions often betray victims of campus sexual violence. For one assignment, we read an anonymous 2014 op-ed published in The Harvard Crimson, titled " Dear Harvard:...
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www.wbur.org
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3 women sue Harvard, allege school ignored sexual harassment
Three Harvard University graduate students said in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Ivy League school for years ignored complaints about sexual harassment by a renowned professor and allowed him to intimidate students by threatening to...
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www.wbur.org
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College Rape Problem: Part of Systemic Rape Culture
Sexual assault is everywhere in our rape-prone society. We like other male-dominated societies tolerate, encourage and often glorify violence. This article written by Soraya Chemaly for Hufffpost explains why sexual assault happens on college campuses.
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Our 'Rape Problem' Can't Be Solved By Colleges
Last week, Rolling Stone published an explosive story about a gang rape at a UVA fraternity. The article, "A Rape on Campus", written by Sabrina Rubin Erdely, is graphic and jarring and, for people not immersed in the topic, shocking.
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www.huffpost.com
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I Was Raped. What Do I Do Now?
I was raped. I feel awful, afraid and ashamed. I trusted the person. I thought I was safe. What do I do now.
College students who experience sexual misconduct need immediate help. This guide will provide answers. Share this information with students, parents, friends, sororities and the institutions they attend.
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Sexual Assault and Rape
Everybody deserves respect and to feel safe in their sexual relationships. We know that sexual assault and rape happen, and it can be hard to talk about or know what to do. This guide will talk about what sexual assault and rape are, what to do...
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youngwomenshealth.org
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NSVRC Information and Tools
Resources on the Go is a go-to source for responding and preventing sexual assault. This is an invaluable resource that should be readily available for students and their communities.
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Podcasts
Sexual harassment, abuse, and assault are serious and widespread issues - but we can all work together to eliminate these issues and create a safer world. That's where Resource on the Go comes in. Each episode, we'll share insights on responding...
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www.nsvrc.org
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New! The RAINN Mobile App Offers Survivors & Loved Ones...
The RAINN app gives survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones access to support, self-care tools, and information to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual violence. Find Support The app's "Hotline" feature can connect you ...
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www.rainn.org
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