First-Ever Statewide, Uniform Policy to Combat Sexual Assault on New York College Campuses

October 2, 2014: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) will put in place a comprehensive system-wide uniform set of practices to combat sexual assaults on SUNY campuses. The Governor attended the meeting of the SUNY Board of Trustees, and at his urging the Board passed a resolution to establish a set of policies that will be adopted by every SUNY campus regarding sexual assault prevention and response. The resolution includes implementing a uniform, system-wide definition of consent that is required between participants before engaging in sexual activity; an immunity policy to protect students coming forward to report sexual assault; a statewide training program for campus police and administrators regarding how to address sexual assault incidents; a public campaign to increase awareness among students and parents; and a uniform Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights that will, in clear and specific language, inform a student of his or her rights following an attack including the option of approaching State Police.

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