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...pilot program, conducted by students, marks the first time the University has attempted to provide preventive measures for the problems of acquaintance rape, said Ellen Porter Honnet, assistant dean of the College, who is responsible for handling sexual and peer harassment complaints...
...done better with trying to help people who have had the experience," said Porter Honnet, who sat on the committee that has been formulating the proposal. "Now we realize that's not enough because we are working on the issue of prevention...
Thirty inquiries about sexual harassment, resulting in informal resolutions and two formal complaints, were filed last year by undergraduates, graduate students and faculty, says Honnet...
...sexual harassment complaints, making the rules clearer though not substantially changing them. Since the revisions were made, reporting to College sexual harassment officers has not increased, prompting some to express concern that not enough people have been made aware of the problem or the channels for filing complaints. Indeed, Honnet thinks that some of the need for informal counseling has been met through unofficial channels such as peer groups. A recent study in the Boston area showed that rape or harassment victims are more likely to call counseling services than the police...
...with date rape, counselors want more education and awareness. Honnet says she would like her office to concentrate on a program for educating graduate students. Prevention through education is the principle goal...