Universities Under Investigation Re: Handling Sexual Assault

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Of course there's a risk that an innocent person would get kicked off of campus. I just don't see why you feel that is worse than an innocent person getting raped.

I don't see how the two situations are really comparable. The only thing which is actually preventable by a proper system is the not kicking innocent men off out of school. You can't prevent a rape that has already happened.

ETA: It's not that I don't see the problems inherent in collegiate justice. I do. But until someone comes up with a better suggestion, it's probably the best chance we have of reducing rape.

How about state and federal legislation to make sex crimes complaints in university settings mandated reporting like child abuse? I am not comfortable with university administrators handling these issues. We have a criminal justice system for a reason, and if there's not enough evidence to convict criminally, then we shouldn't allow men to be penalized simply for being accused.

[honorgal]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I don't see how the two situations are really comparable. The only thing which is actually preventable by a proper system is the not kicking innocent men off out of school. You can't prevent a rape that has already happened.



How about state and federal legislation to make sex crimes complaints in university settings mandated reporting like child abuse? I am not comfortable with university administrators handling these issues. We have a criminal justice system for a reason, and if there's not enough evidence to convict criminally, then we shouldn't allow men to be penalized simply for being accused.

I'd like clarification on what you mean by mandated reporting? Do you mean mandated reporting to the police/criminal justice system and then let them handle it?