Sunday, April 5, 2015

University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan on Rolling Stone's retraction of rape story: 'Rolling Stone's story, 'A Rape on Campus,' did nothing to combat sexual violence and it damaged serious efforts to address the issue. Irresponsible journalism unjustly damaged the reputations of many innocent individuals and the University of Virginia... Long before Rolling Stone published its article, the University of Virginia was working to confront sexual violence. And we will continue to implement substantive reforms to improve culture, prevent violence, and respond to acts of violence when they occur' - statement

University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan on Rolling Stone’s retraction of rape story: ‘Rolling Stone’s story, ‘A Rape on Campus,’ did nothing to combat sexual violence and it damaged serious efforts to address the issue. Irresponsible journalism unjustly damaged the reputations of many innocent individuals and the University of Virginia… Long before Rolling Stone published its article, the University of Virginia was working to confront sexual violence. And we will continue to implement substantive reforms to improve culture, prevent violence, and respond to acts of violence when they occur’ – statement
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