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Orientation Week to Include Workshop on Sex Education

Patricio Martinez  —  May 2, 2013

Following a string of sexual assault incidents reported on campus, the Class of 2017 will be the first to participate in a workshop on consent and healthy sexual relationships during Orientation Week this August.

Hundreds March to Ithaca Commons to 'Take Back the Night'

Kritika Oberoi  —  Apr 28, 2013

About 200 students and Ithaca community members marched down to the Commons to “Take Back the Night,” showing solidarity against sexual violence and speaking up in support of survivors. 

Summit Promotes Dialogue About Women’s Issues

Kritika Oberoi  —  Apr 14, 2013

The Cornell Women’s Summit brought together women’s organizations in an effort to engage in meaningful dialogue about common issues, according to Juliana Batista ’16, S.A. freshman representative.

Cornell Student Arrested on Charge of First Degree Rape

Kerry Close  —  Apr 2, 2013

A Cornell student was arrested and charged with rape in the first degree, Ithaca Police said Tuesday.

After Reports of Sexual Assault, Cornell Will Centralize Resources for Victims

Kerry Close  —  Mar 1, 2013

Cornell will work toward the centralization of resources for victims of sexual assault and bias, University President David Skorton said in an email sent to the Cornell community Thursday.

After False Report, Cornell Defends New Rules for Sexual Assaults

Jeff Stein  —  Feb 26, 2013

“The University should provide protection to the accused as a matter of fairness," said a Cornell law professor.

Cornell Forms Sexual Assault Support Group

Kritika Oberoi  —  Feb 12, 2013

In the wake of reports of sexual assault on and near campus last semester, Gannett Health Services will provide a 10-week sexual assault support program for women this semester. The support group, which was also offered several years ago, will be open to undergraduate, graduate and professional students at Cornell starting Feb. 12.

Cornell Launches Sexual Assault Resource Site

Kritika Oberoi  —  Feb 11, 2013

In the wake of student criticism of a lack of centralized  resources for victims of sexual assault at Cornell, the University recently launched a  website to provide access to information about sexual assault and support to people who might need it.

Conference to Tackle Sexual Issues

Sarah Sassoon  —  Jan 31, 2013

 

Students Against the Sexual Solicitation of Youth — a student group dedicated to raising awareness of the commercial sexual exploitation of children — will co-host a conference on the issuesin rural areas of the United States at Cornell in April.

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