SAVE E-lert: UVA Must Rescind Policy That Outlaws Unconsented Hugging

In light of the recent Rolling Stone debacle, the University of Virginia has reworked its sexual assault policy. In a horrific way.

Now, two clothed persons who hug without agreeing to the contact beforehand can be found guilty of sexual assault. Or take a kiss from a boyfriend to a girlfriend before parting ways, but without prior affirmative consent--now assault.

This broadened definition of sexual assault is out-of-context with how our country defines 'sexual assault' in the law.

Tell UVA to rework its policy to get back to legal norms, or else out-of-control accusations can easily lead to expulsions.

Email Darlene Scott-Scurry, UVA's Title IX Coordinator, at scottscurryd@virginia.edu or call her at (434) 924-3200 and ask for immediate review.

Yours in truth,

Gina Lauterio, Esq., Program Director
Stop Abusive and Violent Environments   
www.saveservices.org