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April 2013 Issue
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Sexual Assaults

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UNC System to Review Campus Security, Handling of Sex Assaults

June 17, 2013
Allegations that the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) underreported crimes and mishandled sexual assault cases have prompted UNC System President Tom Ross to call for a review of campus security of all UNC schools.

ECSU Security Officer Convicted of Sex Assault

June 11, 2013
A dorm security officer at Elizabeth City State University, was convicted Monday in the sexual assault case that prompted an investigation of the school's police department.

Study: Students Not Impressed With College Sexual Assault Prevention Programs

June 5, 2013
Half of survey respondents gave their campus’ efforts to address sexual violence a “C” or lower.

Students: UC Berkeley Mishandled Sex Assault Reports

May 29, 2013
As many as nine students have accused the University of California, Berkeley of violating federal regulations when handling sexual assault cases.

Dartmouth Students, Alums File Clery Complaint

May 29, 2013
More than 30 students and alumni provided testimonies in a Clery Act complaint filed against Dartmouth College last week.

George Washington U. Puts 2 Year Time Limit on Sex Assault Reports

May 21, 2013
George Washington University has just implemented a new policy that limits to two years the amount of time victims can file formal sexual assault complaints.

U.S. Dept. of Ed to Fine Yale $165,000 for 12-year-old Violations

May 16, 2013
The U.S. Department of Education has sent a letter to Yale informing the university that it could be fined $165,000 for violating the Clery Act.

OCR: U. of Montana to Reform Handling of Rape Cases

May 10, 2013
School agrees to improve training and adequately investigate and respond to allegations of retaliation by students who have alleged sexual assault.

Occidental College in Hot Water Over Sexual Assault Response

May 10, 2013
Occidental College faculty members voted they had “No Confidence” in Campus Attorney Carl Botterud and Dean of Students Barbara Avery for the way they’ve handled sexual assaults on campus on Monday.

ECSU Police Chief on Leave for Not Addressing Sex Assault Case

April 30, 2013
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) officials have placed its police chief, Sam Beamon, on administrative leave Thursday in response to complaints that the campus mishandled a recent assault and sexual battery case.

Students File Title IX Complaint Against Swarthmore College

April 27, 2013
Students claim the school has pervasive institutional problems in its handling of sexual assaults.

Students, Advocacy Groups Claim UNC Police Mishandled Sex Assault Cases

April 26, 2013
The University of North Carolina (UNC) is facing criticism for the way campus police handles sexual assault cases, with some students and advocacy groups claiming that officers try to dissuade victims from pressing charges.

12 Students File Clery Complaint Against Swarthmore College

April 18, 2013
A group of 12 Swarthmore College students have filed a complaint with the federal government claiming their school violated the Clery Act for not adequately addressing sexual assault in their community. They also plan to file a Title IX complaint with the Department of Education.

Dept. of Ed Opens Investigation Into UNC’s Handling of Sexual Assaults

March 15, 2013
Last week University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp sent a letter to students, faculty and staff informing them that the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation about UNC’s of sexual assault complaints.

Dept. of Ed Issues New Gender-Based Violence ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter

March 1, 2013
The letter says that while strategies to improve school climate and reduce bullying are critical, they may not be adequate to reduce or respond to teen dating violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking.

UNC Responds to Sex Assault Victim’s Expulsion Claims

February 27, 2013
The University of North Carolina (UNC) has issued the following statement in response to a sexual assault victim’s claims that the school’s Graduate & Professional Schools Student Attorney General threatened to punish her for speaking to the media about her ordeal.

UNC Sex Assault Victim Faces Possible Expulsion for Speaking to Media

February 25, 2013
A University of North Carolina sophomore who alleges she was sexually and verbally abused by her long-time boyfriend says the school’s Office of Student Conduct claims she is “intimidating” her attacker by talking to the press about her ordeal.

UC Berkeley Experiences Spike in Sexual Assaults

February 12, 2013
University police say that there was a total of 39 rapes reported in 2012 — an increase of 19 compared to the number of rapes reported the previous year.

Ga. Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With 7 Students

February 4, 2013
Police have arrested a Charlton County High School math teacher for allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual relationships with students between the ages 15 and 16.

Okla. Bill Would Change Campus Sex Assault Reporting Rules

February 4, 2013
The Oklahoma State Senate is considering a new bill aimed to improve procedures on how colleges and universities handle sexual assaults and violent crimes on campus
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