Title IX probes across U S universities grow in number
The article notes 257 U S universities under institutional investigation for Title IX practices as of Oct 19, with four Michigan schools Grand Valley State University Michigan State University Alma College and the University of Michigan among them. It highlights OCR delays and policy shifts under Betsy DeVos, including interim guidelines raising debate over evidence standards and survivor rights with no timetable for a final policy.
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Hope College reports rise in campus sexual assault cases
Hope College officials say stigma is lifting at the private college with 3400 students as reports of sexual assaults and domestic violence rise in 2014. Dean Richard Frost notes the lid being lifted and cites six rapes on the Holland campus in 2014, plus cases in 2015 and 2016 amid a national shift toward openness.
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GVSU forms task force after assault spike in 2016
After three campus notification alerts in six weeks in early September 2016 a multidisciplinary team with the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office university police and the Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office was created to prosecute sexual assault cases at Grand Valley State University. Seven rapes were reported on the Allendale campus in 2014, 15 in 2015 with four in 2014, and three in 2016. Captain Mark Bennett says the campus remains a safe place for students and urges standard safety practices.
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Its On Us campaign spreads at GVSU and Hope College
The national Its On Us initiative promotes campus discussions on sexual assault. GVSU and Hope College host campaigns with PSAs and posters and encourage pledges to bystander intervention, reporting, and survivor support to curb under reporting and abuse on campuses.
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MeToo movement expands across entertainment politics
October allegations against Harvey Weinstein trigger a rapid surge of accusations across Hollywood news, music, and government. Accused include Sen Al Franken and Roy Moore. Some apologized or faced firing. the MeToo campaign goes global as women share experiences via social media hashtag while others remain silent or speak through lawyers.
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