The policy now underlines education and prevention, which are certainly admirable and important goals. Sanctions are described in the code of conduct under the sexual harassment heading, but it is not made clear whether those guidelines would be applied in the case of rape. Drake should do more to make certain the policies are in place and that the policies leave no room for doubt. While it may be assumed that a suspected rapist will be dealt with firmly by administrators, assumptions are not enough. It is time to follow the lead of the Greeks and re-evaluate the University policy.
Victims deserve more.
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