In December 2012, two UNC female victims of sexual assault spoke up about what they said was a deeply rooted problem with the University’s handling of sexual misconduct — one that they said was inappropriate, time-consuming and traumatic. Those allegations drove three current students, one former student and one former administrator to file a complaint against the University with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, alleging that UNC facilitated a hostile environment for victims reporting sexual assault.
To help bring the University into compliance with the Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter, the University has also hired Ew Quimbaya-Winship to serve as UNC’s Deputy Title IX Officer, or student complaint coordinator, starting March 11, 2013.
The University's Sexual Assault Task Force convenes for the first time in May 2013 to address changing the University's misconduct policies related to sexual assault.
On Aug. 28, 2014, the University released its new policy on discrimination, harassment and related misconduct.
According to the UNC Police Department crime log, 76 sexual assault offenses occurred in either residence halls or fraternity houses between January 2015 and October 2022.
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According to the UNC Police Department crime log, 76 sexual assault offenses occurred in either residence halls or fraternity houses between January 2015 and October 2022.
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Though the Compass Center's Safe Homes, New Lives program raised over $1 million to address the lack of crisis housing in the county, they currently only have three housing units — which, according to the Center's executive director, cannot meet all of the county's needs. The center is still Orange County's sole provider of emergency housing for those escaping domestic violence situations. Marilyn Jacobs Preyer, co-chairperson of the Safe Homes program's fundraising campaign, said the program's scattered housing model provides more safety and anonymity for survivors than a traditional shelter.
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Through the month of April and beyond, the OCRCC is dedicated to supporting and advocating for survivors of sexual violence. Outside of direct support work, the center offers a variety of educational programming for all ages and several varieties of volunteer opportunities.
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A group of students in the class ART 490: Art as Social Action created the project to bring attention to sexual assault on campus. Beneath a display of underwear near the Old Well, a shiny pink plaque read: “National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673.”
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Several former workers at IZA Whiskey & Eats, a popular Carrboro restaurant, have brought forward allegations of employee mistreatment and negligence against Yung Nay, the owner and founder. They claim Nay poorly handled sexual harassment in the workplace and failed to fairly compensate back-of-house employees. A former back-of-house worker, who requested to remain anonymous, also said they noticed hours missing from their paycheck while employed at the restaurant.
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Safety concerns and conversations about sexual assault prevention are key topics in campus conversations. Students and staff voice their thoughts on the University's handling of recent cases, as well as understanding The Clery Act.
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"Students should not have to normalize this risk when attending parties and social events. UNC needs to impose larger disincentives and crack down on institutions that perpetuate this sort of behavior."
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"Because most attendees of boarding schools are minors, statistics surrounding sexual misconduct on boarding school campuses are difficult to find. That doesn’t mean the problem doesn’t exist, though. Far from it."
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Following the Oct. 22 sexual assault of a UNC student inside of Carmichael Residence Hall, the mother of the victim has partnered with other UNC parents to express dorm safety concerns to the University.
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Three students at UNC, Tanner Stutts, Edda Yamada and Gavin George, have expressed concerns about the issue of date rape on campus. Together, they formed Students Against Date Rape, a coalition that aims to urge UNC to provide rape-preventative measures, such as drink testing kits, free of charge to students.
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"I strongly believe that if I was to get pregnant by any of my assaulters I would have had an abortion and that would be my choice. Not someone else's. I was still a child when it occurred the first time."
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Over the past few weeks, bands in Chapel Hill and beyond have formed the Safer Shows Collective — a coalition against organizations accused of drink tampering and sexual assault, such as fraternities.
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Silent protesters gathered at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics with signs expressing their dissatisfaction with how school leaders have handled sexual assault cases on Tuesday. The students listed their concerns and demands in an open letter to the NCSSM administration. The letter’s main grievances revolve around how the school handles reports of sexual assault and the current Title IX process, as well as how the school handles suicide attempts. Before Tuesday's protest, the students held a silent walkout on April 25. The leaders of the movement met with the administration before and after the event to discuss their concerns.
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"And I do represent Carolina. I represent the one in three women that are sexually assaulted on this campus. I represent the intelligent young women who come into this institution to study and accomplish great work, only to be exorcized of all morale, their diplomas inked with pain and fear. I also represent the lucky ones; the women who barely come out of that pain alive."
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"I began my undergraduate degree at a large state school in California. There, three years ago, I was the victim of a violent sexual assault."
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"Handling sexual assault properly doesn’t mean just checking boxes and meeting minimum compliance. Handling sexual assault means being proactive, taking preventative steps before assault occurs and providing a vast array of resources for victims."
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An Alert Carolina sent by UNC Friday said there were three sexual assaults reported between August and October involving the same accused person. There is no immediate threat at this time, according to the message.
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"This campus should be a place of open dialogue, both in the classroom and in the community — and communications officials have a large role to play in that facilitation."
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"UNC has consistently exhibited an unwillingness to put effort into keeping its students safe. For a campus infamous for its sexual assault rate, I am particularly appalled."
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and UNC-Chapel Hill is no stranger to the sexual assault epidemic that plagues college campuses. Here are some resources for those who have experienced gender-based harassment or violence.
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