Student associations do too little to combat sexual misconduct, survey shows
NL TimesStudent associations are doing too little to address sexually assaultive behavior, according to a Pointer survey. The television program reported that the survey, which examined 96 student associations, found that one in five associations does not have a confidential person, nor, in more than 48 student associations, does it mention sexually assaultive behavior in its internal regulations or bylaws. Part of the problem is that fraternities change their board annually and are generally run by young and inexperienced people who are not properly trained for such situations, thinks Julienne Beijer of Sexmatters, who gives training to student associations. However, the university did not take much action and waited to see what solutions the student associations would find, Naezer told the television program.
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