The new Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault at Cornell, initiated by Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff and Provost Kavita Bala, aims to develop a comprehensive strategy to address and prevent sexual assault among undergraduates. Scheduled to report by summer 2025, the task force will apply evidence-based practices and will investigate social and cultural factors, while also engaging the campus community for input. This effort emerges as a critical response to concerning statistics revealing a notable prevalence of sexual assault incidents among Cornell students.
The Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault aims to create a holistic framework for addressing and preventing sexual assault among Cornell undergraduates by summer 2025.
'Sexual assault has no place on our campus,' Bala said. The task force is focused on best practices and social contexts to enhance campus safety.
The task force will adopt a public health approach, reviewing existing research and strategies from peer institutions to improve sexual assault prevention at Cornell.
In a 2023 survey, 23% of women and 9% of men at Cornell reported experiencing sexual assault, highlighting the urgent need for action.
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