By Kathy Williams, Features Editor Sexual assault, harassment and abuse can happen to anyone at any given location whether on campus, in public or online. To raise awareness and expand the conversation surrounding this misconduct, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). People advocating for prevention and awareness for sexual assault has been prevalent in…
St. Bonaventure University has implemented the Department of Justice program into the 2019-2020 academic school year following the $300,000 grant they received last year. The grant, which spans over three years, works to empower the St. Bonaventure community in relation to gender-based violence and sexual assault. Working in conjunction with McAllister & Quinn, a federal…
There is no room for vagueness in the Title IX laws and regulations. According to Rick Trietley, St. Bonaventure’s Title IX coordinator, there are regulations and rules within Title IX, the Clery Act and “Enough is Enough” legislation. Bonaventure defines who mandated reporters are, which students have to attend Title IX training and how often…
Rick Trietley, vice president for student affairs, released a statement Monday regarding the alleged sexual assault that occurred early Sunday on an off-campus house. Trietley said that although no charges have been filed, Bonaventure officials will launch their own investigation into the matter. “Any reported incident of criminal sexual violence is deemed a threat to…
By Hannah Gordon News Editor St. Bonaventure University administration began the emPOWER program this week to raise awareness on sexual assault, bystander intervention and Title IX procedures. The emPower campaign is a series of programs and events developed by a specialized team during the summer to educate students about sexual violence and how…
By Hannah Gordon News Editor St. Bonaventure University’s Safety and Security released the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report on Sept. 25, revealing an increase in on-campus sexual assault. According to the report, there was one forcible sexual offense on campus in 2012 and four in 2013. There was one case of dating violence and…