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The South Asian Student Alliance worked with the frat IND (above) for the educational program about rape rates in India. BRIDGET DOWNES / THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook South-Asian student organizations join forces to open sexual assault discussion

Kunal Kohli March 8, 2015
On Wednesday, Iota Nu Delta and the South Asian Students Association decided to focus on a part of the world that gets little attention.
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SBU faces lawsuit for “deliberate indifference” in allegedly mishandling sexual assault case

The Statesman February 3, 2015
A Stony Brook University alumna is suing the university for the manner in which the administration allegedly handled her complaint of sexual assault by another student.
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How Stony Brook University handles Title IX

The Statesman December 13, 2014
Amidst an ongoing federal investigation into SBU’s handling of Title IX cases, many students are unfamiliar with the law and the method by which it investigates sexual harassment/violence claims.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a free and confidential service available to currently enrolled Stony Brook students taking at least six credit hours.(STATESMAN STOCK PHOTO)

Counselor at CPO forms new sexual violence awareness committee

Christopher Leelum November 6, 2014
The new Violence Intervention and Prevention Committee, a brainchild of Christine Szaraz and the Center for Prevention and Outreach, aims to gather disparate student efforts under one banner.
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Email from administration regarding Know Your Rights. (MANJU SHIVACHARAN/THE STATESMAN)

Title IX training an easy way out for the university

Michael Newcomer September 30, 2014
Last Thursday, the campus received an email from President Stanley with the subject "Know Your Rights: Discrimination and Sexual Violence Required Training."
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Stony Brook among colleges and universities targeted for investigation regarding response to sexual violence cases

Stony Brook among colleges and universities targeted for investigation regarding response to sexual violence cases

Arielle Martinez August 15, 2014
The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating Stony Brook University and 75 other colleges and universities for their handling of sexual violence cases.
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