The Daily Orange reports that 95 percent of students who have been sexually assaulted at Syracuse University did not report their assault to the university. It is imperative that the administration reforms its response to sexual assault cases, does more to protect the survivors and victims, and holds the assaulters accountable. 

Many students are afraid to speak up because the school often fails to properly address cases, and fails to properly protect students affected by sexual assault on campus. 

Syracuse University needs to do more to protect survivors and to give them the resources, outlets, and tools they need to heal, as well as trained faculty members to assist survivors to provide an outlet of support and comfort for survivors. 

Survivors need to know that their stories are being taken seriously, that their cases are being investigated, and that their abusers are receiving proper consequences.

The purpose of this petition is to shine light on staggering statistics, to raise awareness, and to encourage Syracuse University to reform the way they respond to cases of sexual assault at their institution. Together, we can make a difference.

Survivors deserve a voice and to feel safe on campus. If 95 percent of survivors at SU do not feel comfortable reporting their cases, something needs to change and that starts with transparency, support, and action taken by the University.

The purpose of this petition is not to specifically blame the institution for the issues when it comes to reporting, but more so, to give a voice to survivors, and to show them support, love, and empowerment. 

At the end of the day, Title IX is responsible for a lot of the difficulties relative to reporting. We understand this is a barrier that the school can do little to combat. However, as a powerful institution, my hope is that Syracuse University can work to give survivors a voice and to combat the obstacles that Title IX puts between survivors and living safe and happy lives.

Thank you so much for your love and support.