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Washburn pledges to stop sexual violence on campus

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Washburn University faculty, staff and students are pledging to help stop sexual violence on campus.

The university in Topeka is one of several across the nation under federal investigation for the handling of sexual violence complaints.

On Wednesday, Washburn president Jerry Farley signed a pledge to help stop sexual crimes on campus. Supporters of the “It’s On Us” campaign set up two computers to allow students, faculty and staff to sign the pledge.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports  pledge signers agree to recognize that nonconsensual sex is sexual assault, intervene when consent hasn’t or can’t be given, and create an environment in which sexual assault is unacceptable.

Farley said the school does not have a rampant sexual violence problem but it is important to ensure that students are safe.

 

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