UChicago Public Safety Council In ‘Early Stage’ Of Exploring Policy Changes Around Sexual Violence

HYDE PARK — An advisory council that can recommend University of Chicago policy changes shared resources and discussed university police protocols around sexual misconduct at its latest meeting this week, though officials skirted discussions of two reported sexual assaults at fraternities near the school. UChicago s Public Safety Advisory Council met Wednesday in part to discuss sexual misconduct in the school community by sharing support options for victims as well as educational resources. Council members and university staff shared information on resources including the sexual assault dean-on-call program; the university s Center for Awareness, Resolution, Education and Support; case management services; and the UChicago Safe app. Officials also outlined UChicago s existing sexual violence prevention efforts, including trainings on preventing and responding to sexual misconduct that are required of all students, faculty and researchers. This week s meeting is the first