OAKLAND - University of California President Janet Napolitano announced the formation of a system wide task force to oversee the university’s wide-ranging efforts aimed at preventing sexual violence on UC campuses.

“Sexual violence is a serious crime that we will never tolerate,” Napolitano said. “All 10 of our campuses already have comprehensive programs to respond to, and prevent, sexual violence and sexual harassment. We aim to be the national leader in combating sexual violence on campus, and the mission of this new task force is to continue to review and improve our efforts to make sure the University of California employs innovative, evidence-based and consistent practices across the system.”

The policy changes included more training and education, increased reporting requirements, broader protections for victims, and specific sanctions and protective measures that the university may impose after a final disciplinary determination. Definitions, too, are explicitly spelled out. (Source: UC)

Story Date: June 26, 2014