2008 Woodie Awards
Letters to the editor
Issue date: 8/28/07 Section: Editorials
MU sex assault reaction proves appropriate
I write to respond to the Aug. 21 letter to the editor titled "MU resident feels hall mishandles assault case."
After reviewing extensive Miami University documentation on this case, I found facts that counter the writer's assertion that the case was mishandled by keeping the victim/survivor and accused in the same hall and not notifying residents, and also that the case took an inappropriate amount of time to resolve.
The documentation indicates that the victim was provided with appropriate support-making changes in the victim's academic and living conditions according to her wishes.
Let me say a bit about how the university disciplinary process works. It is our practice at every point in the judicial process to notify the victim/survivor of what is going on with their case. On average, the initial decision in disciplinary cases is resolved within three weeks-this case was no exception. If cases are appealed, this deliberation time line may be extended and sanctions are held in abeyance. The university will notify the community if it is deemed that situations pose safety concerns.
The university followed through with this case using proper protocol. Although it is not fair that this violation happened to a Miami student, we can affirm that our system will uphold basic human principles of fairness, due process and respect for both parties.
Informing, educating and reducing risk of sexual aggression on Miami's campus is my top priority as the coordinator of the sexual assault prevention and response program.
If you would like to join me in this cause then do so. Please contact me, Nicole Hall, at hallnl@muohio.edu or call me at (513) 529-1870.
Nicole Hall
hallnl@muohio.edu
Coordinator of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
Oxford police practice dubious predator tactics
In response to the details covered in the Aug. 24 story, "OPD 'fishing' for sexual predators," I must declare that I am unsure about the course of action the Oxford Police Department is employing to curb online sexual solicitation of minors.
I write to respond to the Aug. 21 letter to the editor titled "MU resident feels hall mishandles assault case."
After reviewing extensive Miami University documentation on this case, I found facts that counter the writer's assertion that the case was mishandled by keeping the victim/survivor and accused in the same hall and not notifying residents, and also that the case took an inappropriate amount of time to resolve.
The documentation indicates that the victim was provided with appropriate support-making changes in the victim's academic and living conditions according to her wishes.
Let me say a bit about how the university disciplinary process works. It is our practice at every point in the judicial process to notify the victim/survivor of what is going on with their case. On average, the initial decision in disciplinary cases is resolved within three weeks-this case was no exception. If cases are appealed, this deliberation time line may be extended and sanctions are held in abeyance. The university will notify the community if it is deemed that situations pose safety concerns.
The university followed through with this case using proper protocol. Although it is not fair that this violation happened to a Miami student, we can affirm that our system will uphold basic human principles of fairness, due process and respect for both parties.
Informing, educating and reducing risk of sexual aggression on Miami's campus is my top priority as the coordinator of the sexual assault prevention and response program.
If you would like to join me in this cause then do so. Please contact me, Nicole Hall, at hallnl@muohio.edu or call me at (513) 529-1870.
Nicole Hall
hallnl@muohio.edu
Coordinator of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
Oxford police practice dubious predator tactics
In response to the details covered in the Aug. 24 story, "OPD 'fishing' for sexual predators," I must declare that I am unsure about the course of action the Oxford Police Department is employing to curb online sexual solicitation of minors.
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