University of Arizona students rally for sexual violence survivors

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 04:19 · Archive

Students at the University of Arizona protested in support of sexual violence survivors as part of a national day of action.

Students at the University of Arizona marched from campus to Greek Row to show support for sexual violence survivors and express concerns about how the university responds to such incidents. The rally was part of a nationwide day of action supporting Jane Doe, who accused seven Cornell University fraternity members of rape and filed a lawsuit against the university. Her case has sparked a national movement with more than 150 demonstrations held across the country demanding accountability for perpetrators and justice for victims.

The University of Arizona recorded nine reports of sexual offenses this school year, including five instances of rape. Speakers at the rally suggested the actual number of assaults is higher, citing what they described as a culture of rape and gender violence at the university. Many victims may not report their assaults, they said. Anj Bailey, a University of Arizona freshman, said: 'It's not just Cornell, it happens everywhere, and it shouldn't happen everywhere. I shouldn't have to walk around with a birdie and a pepper spray to feel safe around my campus.'

Jess Glass Welsh, lead advocate at the University of Arizona's Survivor Advocacy Program, said that as national awareness grows, more victims come forward. 'We've been getting a lot of students who are specifically putting in their referrals, like I'm disturbed by what happened at Cornell, I feel like I need to talk about this now,' she said.

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U of A students rally for sexual violence survivors amid nationwide demonstrationsThe protest comes in the wake of a high-profile sexual assault case at Cornell University.Azfamily · 9 Oct, 02:08
U of A students rally for sexual violence survivors amid nationwide demonstrationsThe protest comes in the wake of a high-profile sexual assault case at Cornell University.KOLD · 9 Oct, 02:08

In this story: University of Arizona · Cornell University · Jane Doe · Anj Bailey · Esperanza Ramirez · Jess Glass Welsh · Tucson

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