Beginning on November 24th, 2022, the Adult Survivors Act (ASA) went into effect in NYS. The ASA is a law that provides a 1 year “look back window” for adults that were sexually assaulted or raped to file a civil suit against their assaulter or an institution that protected them if they are past the…
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Denim Day 2020: Let’s Talk About Consent!
Written by: Lyn Staack, Youth Education Coordinator This Wednesday, April 29, is Denim Day. Denim Day is a global annual event which asks people to wear denim as a way to spark discussion about sexual consent. This year the Advocacy Center and our ACTion volunteers are asking people to find creative ways to spark conversations…
Read OnOpen Letter: Survivors Must be Acknowledged in IC Conversations about President Collado
In the last few weeks the Ithaca College community has engaged in difficult conversations around issues of sexual abuse, professional boundaries, intersectionality and accountability after allegations of President Collado’s sexual misconduct toward a former patient surfaced. This conversation has centered around President Collado and the impact of these allegations on her position at Ithaca College…
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