Harvard’s Biggest Problem With Sexual Assault Is Harvard Itself

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Why does a university use an antiquated definition of sexual assault, put the burden of evidence on victims, and discourage prosecution of cases?

Published Apr. 4 2014 5:45AM EDT

articles/2014/04/04/harvard-s-biggest-problem-with-sexual-assault-is-harvard-itself/140403-shire-harvard_ugo7uy — Michael Manning/AP

Dear Harvard: I am writing to let you know I give up. My assailant will remain unpunished, and life on this campus will continue its course as if nothing had happened.

Emily Shire

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Harvard’s Biggest Problem With Sexual Assault Is Harvard Itself

Why does a university use an antiquated definition of sexual assault, put the burden of evidence on victims, and discourage prosecution of cases?

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Emily Shire