Posts Tagged ‘Sexual Assault’
Paved With Good Intentions: The Harm of Mandatory Reporting on College Campuses
By Jessica Ochoa Content Warning: Discussion of sexual assault Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing brought the topic of sexual assault to the national stage.[1] In protest to his confirmation, many women began to speak up about their own sexual assaults or negative interactions with Kavanaugh; however, many still questioned why Dr. Christine Blasey Ford had…
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By Lauren Paglini On September 28, 2014, the crusade against sexual assault achieved a major victory in California when the state senate approved Senate Bill 967.[1] The Bill, commonly known as the “Yes Means Yes” law, aims to change how campus officials investigate sexual assault allegations.[2]The Bill requires all colleges in California that receive state funds…
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