The task force on sexual assault finally reports back

They’re announcing annual sexual assault training

In April 2014, President Faust called together a task force to help combat the danger of sexual assault which students faced.

Two years later, they’ve finally reported back.

In an email to the university, Faust targeted final clubs in her plans to address sexual assault at Harvard.

She said:

“The clear and powerful call for the University to address issues presented by final clubs relates not only to sexual assault but also to the implications of gender discrimination, gender assumptions, privilege, and exclusivity on our campus. The need to bolster support for members of the BGLTQ community is important because of what the sexual conduct survey told of their distressing experience here and at other universities. But it matters equally as part of broader and ongoing efforts at Harvard to foster a community in which all members are fully respected and fully belong.

The task force announced every student should be required to participate in annual sexual assault education and training throughout their time at Harvard, and for the appointment of a new leadership to oversee prevention across campus.

In her email, Faust added: “I recognize, as does the task force, that the recommendations are not and cannot be the last word in Harvard’s efforts to combat sexual assault.”

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