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Universities unveil plan to reduce sexual harassment and sexual assault on campus
Universities have responded to the release of the Australian Human Rights Commission report into sexual assault and sexual harassment on campus with a ten-point plan.
Universities have a problem with sexual assault and harassment: here’s how to fix it
A new report reveals that Australian universities are not as safe as they should be, and it's time they adopted strategies to fix the problem.
How ethical is sexual assault research?
A recent survey about sexual assault on university campuses was criticised as being unethical. So what is the right way to go about conducting such research?
Rape on campus: Athletes, status, and the sexual assault crisis
Why are student-athletes so often at the center of sexual assault cases? A look at the culture of hookups, coverups, and who's got game.
University sexual assault policies are often ‘inconsistent’ and ‘confusing’
Prevention messages by universities are often directed at the victim and what she or he can do to avoid being raped. This may then deter reporting of the incident.
Stanford sexual assault: what changed with the survivor’s testimony
Women's testimony about sexual assault is often doubted and discredited. Here's how the voice of the Stanford assault survivor changed an old narrative.
Stanford sexual assault: how social media gave a voice to the victim
The Stanford rape case ignited a social media fury and started discussions around rape that are long overdue.
How universities can begin to tackle rape culture on their campuses
University campuses are prime locations for rape culture. What can be done about this reality?
What schools don’t tell you about campus sexual assault
Students are going back to their campuses, and ought to be aware of the danger.
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