Dear Feminist Activist,
*Right now, raise your voice by making a comment [ http://feministcampus.org/uVA/ [ http://feministcampus.org/uVA/for student survivors of sexual assault. ***
The University of Virginia – a premier university with students from throughout the nation all over the world – is accepting public comments on a new proposed Student Sexual Misconduct Policy to improve the university’s response to rape and sexual assault on campus. All members of the UVA community – including students, alumni, faculty, and staff – are encouraged to submit comments. We also invite folks from across the country to participate in the process.
*You have one more day to sign the petition! We need all petition signatures by tomorrow, Friday, December 19 at 5 pm. [ http://feministcampus.org/uVA/
*The public comment period ends this Saturday, December 20, make a comment now! [ http://feministcampus.org/uVA/
[ http://feministcampus.org/uVA/ ]
* [ http://feministcampus.org/uVA/
Enact change by using our sample comments [ http://feministcampus.org/uVA/al critique of the proposed policy as well as commentary on various sections. You may use our sample comment in its entirety or pull from different sections you feel most strongly about. You can also add your own perspective and story – your experiences add tremendous power!
Join us and FIFE, Feminism is for Everyone, at UVA to help make the Student Sexual Misconduct Policy as strong as it can be [ http://feministcampus.org/uVA/ ]! This policy is a critical tool for students seeking resources following a traumatic experience. We must use our voices to make this policy comprehensive and effective and ignite similar changes at schools around the country.
In solidarity,
*FMF Campus Team*
“Alyssa, Ashleigh, Edwith, Nancy, duVergne and Taylor”