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Phi Mu has come out with the following statement:
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November 13, 2015
Dear Sisters,
We are writing to clarify our stance on the proposed Safe Campus Act and Fair Campus Act legislation that were endorsed by the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).
Phi Mu Fraternity is committed to continuing to fight against relationship violence and sexual assault. The safety and well-being of our members remains of utmost importance. Phi Mu Fraternity does not endorse the Safe Campus Act nor the Fair Campus Act legislation. While we appreciate the intent of the proposed legislation, we do not support the bills. We value the work that the NPC Campus Safety and Sexual Assault Task Force has done in providing educational materials for member organizations and providing a forum for conversations on this topic to take place.
We have resource materials available online for members who are survivors of sexual assault and those who are seeking information to help survivors. We are also in a partnership with relationship violence prevention expert Aaron Boe and are entering into an agreement with the One Love Foundation. We are continuing to develop educational programs to address these important topics.
Our National Council will carefully evaluate any other proposed legislation that may be beneficial to our members. If we endorse any legislation in the future, we will be transparent and share that information with you. We would like to thank those members, collegians and alumnae, who have reached out to us to express their thoughts on this important matter.
Yours in Our Bond,
The National Council of Phi Mu Fraternity"
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