FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 6, 2026
Contact: media@iwpr.org
IWPR Statement on Cornell University, LSU, and Title IX
Recent coverage of sexual assault cases at Cornell University and at Louisiana State University is a stark reminder of the ways our current systems continue to fail survivors. Repeated attacks on Title IX by the Trump administration have weakened protections for those who experience sexual violence, making it more difficult for survivors to come forward and feel supported and safe throughout the process.
IWPR stands in solidarity with all survivors who courageously speak out, the organizations providing essential support on the front lines, and the researchers and advocates working to bring the reality of these traumatic experiences to the forefront of public discourse. Together, they are advancing the evidence and solutions needed to create safer, more equitable environments for all.
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