University of Oregon reports sexual assault cases after Cornell incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 11:24 · Archive

The University of Oregon received five sexual assault reports in the first week of classes.

The University of Oregon received five sexual assault reports during the first week of classes. The reports emerged as an alleged gang rape case at Cornell University from two years ago has sparked national conversation about campus safety.

The Cornell case, which involved a civil lawsuit, has drawn wider public attention to the issue of sexual assault on university campuses. The timing and number of reports at Oregon suggest the broader national focus on the Cornell allegations may be prompting more students to report incidents.

How it is being reported

• We live in a rape-prone society. The horrific Cornell case reveals what that looks like | Rebecca SolnitThe Guardian · 3 Oct, 11:00
• University of Oregon receives 5 sexual assault reports in first week of classes amid Cornell ‘gang rape’ falloutIndependent World · 2 Oct, 20:20

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