Police criticize BYU investigations into sex assault victims
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A welcome sign to Brigham Young University sat at the school in Provo, Utah on April 19. Several Utah police officials are joining in calls to change Brigham Young University’s practice of investigating students who have reported being sexually assaulted for violations of the school’s strict code of behavior.
SALT LAKE CITY » Several Utah police officials are joining in calls to change Brigham Young University’s practice of investigating students who have reported being sexually assaulted for violations of the school’s strict code of behavior.
Provo’s police chief said Thursday that he’s pleased the Mormon-owned school based in his city is considering changing the way it handles reports of sexual violence.
All BYU students must agree to abide by the school’s strict honor code, which bans premarital sex and drinking, among other things.
Over the past few weeks, an increasing number of BYU students and alumni have reported being investigated by the honor code office after reporting their sexual assault.
Provo Police Sgt. Brian Taylor says he hopes BYU changes its policy, and starts providing amnesty to victims.
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Does it surprise you with this “religion?” They discriminated against anyone who wasn’t white for years and then changed that. They took multiple wives and then changed that. They continue to treat women as non-equals. Why does this “religion” keep changing what was part of their practice and beliefs for years?
They are notorious for male domination. If there could be a thorough, honest investigation, There would be a lot of dirty laundry flying!
Women are totally innocent no matter what the facts are.
Reminds me of what goes on in Saudi Arabia with their religious police force that enforce their religious laws.
Article reports “Provo’s police chief said Thursday that he’s pleased the Mormon-owned school based in his city is considering changing the way it handles reports of sexual violence. All BYU students must agree to abide by the school’s strict honor code, which bans premarital sex and drinking, among other things. Over the past few weeks, an increasing number of BYU students and alumni have reported being investigated by the honor code office after reporting THEIR sexual assault.
Seems BYU appears uncertain about the roles of the “assualter” and “assualtee.”
What’s an “assualt”?
This sounds like Islamic countries where they punish the victims of rape. I never expected such hateful abuse of women in the United States, especially at a university, where you would assume people are better educated and more enlightened.
Mormons may see the light, but they certainly aren’t enlightened.
Never read a less informative article. Of course, as illustrated by the comments, a lack of facts rarely prevents a display of ignorance.