I was raped at Susquehanna University.
It wasn't date rape.
I didn't know him before that night.
It was violent.
I had bruises and teeth marks.
Though the school addressed the issue, professors of mine, men who I believed would be understanding, dismissed me and my case entirely.
They dropped my grades due to my absence on the days I spent crying in the police station, in my best friends houses, potentially outside of your dorm room. Looking for the hours lost, trying to recount the places I had been.
Where can a student turn if her mentors are turning their backs?
Where can a student seek solace when the person who raped her was allowed to stalk the campus for another month, even though the police & public safety were involved, before being tried by the judicial board?
WHAT DOES SU REALLY PROTECT?
ITS STUDENTS, OR ITS REPUTATION?
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posted by thecleansweep @ 9:46 PM
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You have my deepest, deepest sympathies. My sister was raped in college and I have seen first-hand the damage it can do to families; to lives.
You can survive this. We will help you.
my wife was raped at her small liberal arts school. she fought back too and got the frat where it happened banned.
you are doing the right thing and we support you.
solidarity now.
solidarity forever.
So sorry to hear this happened to you.
To answer your question:
Yes, the college values its reputation first and foremost. Always has, always will.
I hope someday soon they are able to provide the reputation they desire through action and not through propoganda.
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