Handling of rape allegations at Cornell shows why so many assaults go unreported – victims don’t trust the institutions that are supposed to help them

Only 7% of sexual assault victims reported contacting local police.

By: Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 8, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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By Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies

The drinking, drugging and sexual assault culture on American college campuses is once again attracting national attention.

A former Cornell University student filed a civil lawsuit in September 2026 alleging that seven Chi Phi fraternity members gang-raped her when she was a sophomore at the school two year earlier.

The apparent failure of institutions she reached out to for help has become an important …

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