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2024
Cassidy, Klobuchar National Hazing Awareness Week Resolution Passes Senate
Anti-hazing legislation 'overwhelmingly' passes in the U.S. House
Bipartisan "Stop Campus Hazing Act" Passes House, Advances to Senate
Stop Campus Hazing Act Advanced by House Education Committee
McBath Shares Tearful Remarks as Legislation to Stop Campus Hazing Overwhelmingly Passes Committee
Federal Anti-Hazing Bill Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law
Thompson advances legislation to prevent college hazing
Chico State responds to audit of 2023 Annual Security Report
College Campuses Urged to Take Clery Act State of the Field Survey
Second AU student charged with secretly recording students in bathrooms
How safe are Nashville's universities? See how they compare in our campus crime map
Clery Act continues to hold Penn State, other universities accountable for sexual assaults
Crime on campus has rebounded. Experts say it's no problem, but some parents still worry
Penn community gathers to ‘Take Back the Night’ with rally against sexual violence
Liberty University fined $14 million, largest penalty ever imposed via Clery Act
Liberty University will pay $14 million, the largest fine ever levied under the federal Clery Act
2023
Sex Cult Survivors Accuse Sarah Lawrence of Negligence: ‘They Failed Us’
Federal Hazing Legislation Gains Broad Support Among Stakeholders
Penn State denied students access to campus crime data. A student wants a federal investigation
A well-kept secret on many campuses, Congress pulls hazing into spotlight
Senate bill would require colleges to report hazing incidents
Cassidy introduces bipartisan Stop Hazing Act
Anti-hazing bill 'would have saved my son's life,' Max Gruver's father says
'Senseless' and 'stupid': College hazing targeted in new bill
Liquor law violations spike after COVID-related drop: annual report
How public policy at the state and federal levels is working to combat hazing
Rider honors Gary and Julie DeVercelly with Sesquicentennial Medal of Honor
Rider hazing death covered in new docuseries
DeVercelly family returns to Rider University, speaks of the dangers of hazing
With new semester on college campuses, hazing season begins, but state safeguards remain uneven
U.S. Dept. of Education’s program review highlights Liberty University’s safety shortcomings
UNM is noncompliant with crime transparency law
UW Green Dot Program Finalist for National Campus Safety Award
Northwestern football scandal shines spotlight on hazing
UF defends decision to remove years of campus crime data online
College students have never had a roadmap for navigating sexual assault — until now
2022
Department of Education interagency task force on sexual violence in education 90-day report
'Something has to change': UNC mother advocates for change about when alerts are sent for on-campus sex crimes
Analysis: A week of unspeakable tragedy and unanswered questions
UVA mourns shooting deaths of three students
Students mostly feel safe on college campuses, but not equally so
Student safety wishes: visible security, brighter walkways, more crime prevention
Internal investigation finds University of Iowa not in compliance with Clery Act
Combatting campus sexual violence: what students and admins can do to protect themselves and others
2021
Would these people classify as campus security authorities?
Rape at OSU: survivors and the Title IX process
Research finds 82 percent of American college students are concerned about their personal safety
Jessica Mertz from Clery Center discusses campus safety as a community responsibility
Demystifying hate crime prevention and response on college campuses
Safety tips for college students
How Ohio presidents are trying to stop hazing before fall
Yards for Yeardly continues
12 questions to ask about campus safety
How safe is Cal Poly at night? Dark areas and story of Kristin Smart worry some students.
Long after Kristin Smart’s disappearance, campus dangers remain. Here’s why.
LSU under federal investigation for ‘safety practices’ after sexual assault complaints
2020
Student safety, well-being in focus following deadly shooting at a Texas university
University ‘amnesty’ policy does not immunize students from legal consequences
Lehigh under Clery review
Clery Center’s response to ‘Clery Act wastes college and university resources’
Thirty years in, the Clery Center continues to combat campus sexual assault and violence
In midst of COVID-19, universities must remain compliant with Clery Act
University awaits Department of Education’s verdict on Clery Act deficiencies
2019
Jessica Mertz to leave post as director of Penn Violence Prevention in May
FAQ: What the Clery Act is, why UNC was in violation and why it matters
Texas State University says it misreported campus crime numbers
Universities more rigorously reporting sexual assaults
Columbia says it abides by federal law for reporting hate crimes. Students and experts argue that compliance is not always enough.
Annual UW report shows hate crime reports have dropped, while sex crime reports have increased
Texas State significantly underreported sexual assaults in past years
As Jess Mertz departs from Penn, she leaves behind a legacy of fighting sexual violence
Crime levels rise but fewer drug violations reported
Despite #MeToo era, most top colleges share little on sexual assaults
What students should consider about campus safety, wellness
Safety, sexual violence prevention receive federal support
In a nation paralyzed by ‘active shooter’ situations, local colleges have to balance informing students and curbing fear
Slain University of Utah student asked campus police for help multiple times with no results
UW-Eau Claire Police discuss campus safety
UNC Chapel Hill disregards Clery Act, a US campus safety law
The Clery Act and campus safety are about heart, not just compliance
Are 3 local community colleges crime-free?
Texas State adds FAQs to Clery Act program review
Report finds increase in sexual assault on campus
Why UC didn’t notify community of shooting steps away from campus
Report shows fewer hate crimes, increase in sexual assaults on UW-Madison campus
Students say Barnard and Columbia failed to warn them about rising crime in Morningside Park
TXST working to address misreported info in annual security report
‘Students deserve to be heard’: UW-La Crosse student shares new details on harassment claim response
Investigation into date rape drugs at UCSB fraternity
Sexual assault incidents reveal need for increased communication at schools
Report: Michigan State violated Clery Act over Nassar, other crime reporting
Former Kent State student indicted for rape, four other felonies
Penn State under fire for not sending text alert after off-campus shooting
Title IX coordinator says student complaints, not lack of training, was primary reason for Pomona Advocates’ suspension
Small businesses on 63rd Street affected by local crime
2018
Legal experts: Yale may have violated Clery Act
University of Montana takes steps to improve campus safety
The Master’s University demonstrates failure to report sexual assault under Clery Act
‘It’s hard to find good in Carolina’: A look inside reporting sexual assault under Title IX
UMBC starting ‘Retriever Courage’ initiative to track commitments made in wake of lawsuit alleging sexual assault cover-ups
UCSB has highest 2018 campus crime rates compared to Cal Poly, Davis and Fresno
Clery Center celebrates 30 years of safer campuses
Clery Center launches Kristin’s Krusade®: A dating violence prevention initiative in memory of Kristin Mitchell
OSU reports sexual assault data to Clery Act
University of Montana assessed $1M Clery Act fine
The Clery Act: Crime alerts, emergency notifications, timely warnings
Annual safety report raises awareness for campus safety
Fewer rapes reported at VCU while University of Richmond sees slight uptick
The superheroes of the campus
Annual security reports are due soon! How well do you know your Clery “stuff”?
Norfolk State University changes crime reporting after 10 On Your Side investigation
Towson University releases crime reports, some incidents in past years undercounted
2017
The Clery Act: An inside look at Josoph Henry
Campus rapes more than doubled in 2016, Ohio State reports
Clery Act fines increase per violation
Clery Act has prompted positive changes in campus public safety
5 Title IX changes announced by Department of Education
University of Jamestown to appeal $210,000 fine for violations
2016
Education Department’s historic sanction against Penn State for Clery violations, Sandusky’s abuse
Looking deeper into the Clery Act: An ‘abbreviated snapshot’ of crimes on FMU’s campus
2016 marks 30th anniversary of Clery’s death
2015
OCR’s Lhamon to speak at Clery Center event
Clery Act unfair to students accused of campus rape, critics say
Opposition to Safe Campus Act continues (update)
Chris Houtz receives Jeanne Clery Award for campus safety
Family fights for changes to community college safety policies
2014
Steve Miller: Clery Act requires colleges to report campus crime, but secrecy still happens
University moves Clery Act training online
Attempted rape, choking of Lehigh University student brings attention to off-campus safety
2013
Yale fined $165,000 for Clery Act violations
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