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Boston University is in the process of reviewing changes to Title IX regulations on college campuses that were finalized by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on May 6. COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

BU to begin reviewing federal changes to how colleges handle sexual assault cases

Ellie Yeo May 11, 2020
Colleges across the U.S. must overhaul their procedures for managing allegations of sexual assault on campus by Aug. 14 or risk losing federal funding. New rules from the Education Department lay out a mandatory process, at the same time bolstering protections for the accused.
Students write letters in the George Sherman Union Plaza on Monday evening for an event organized by the Every Voice coalition. The letters, directed to state legislators, express support for two bills that would address sexual assault on college campuses. ALI AUDET/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students write to Massachusetts legislature in support of sexual assault prevention at event

Alex LaSalvia September 10, 2019
The Every Voice Coalition, a Massachusetts-based sexual assault prevention advocacy organization, held a letter-writing event on Monday where Boston University students could send letters to state legislators voicing support for two bills that would address sexual assaults on college campuses.
Protesters rally in support of sexual assault victims in front of the State House Tuesday. The event was held to support current legislation that addresses sexual assault. PHOTO COURTESY THE EVERY VOICE COALITION

Students rally to fight for sexual assault protections on campuses

Haley Lerner April 10, 2018
More than 200 students from 21 colleges and universities gathered at the Massachusetts State House Tuesday morning to rally against sexual violence on campuses.

Massachusetts students petition for anonymous sexual assault climate survey at their schools

Vivian Situ February 13, 2018

A new petition advocating for a bill that would implement the use of anonymous sexual assault climate surveys at all Massachusetts colleges and universities was launched Tuesday by Every Voice, a student-led...

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