New York State Office of Campus Safety
Find out how the New York State Office of Campus Safety works with college campuses to enhance the security and safety of students.
Enough is Enough
New, Uniform Sexual Assault Policy to Protect New York’s College Students
New York State has the most aggressive policy in the nation to fight against sexual assault on college campuses. By standing up and saying “Enough is Enough,” we made a clear and bold statement that sexual violence is a crime, and students can be assured they have a right to have it investigated and prosecuted as one.
The new “Enough is Enough” legislation requires all colleges to adopt a set of comprehensive procedures and guidelines, including a uniform definition of affirmative consent, a statewide amnesty policy, and expanded access to law enforcement. With this law, we will better protect all of New York’s college students from rape and sexual assault.
For Immediate Help
To report a sexual assault on a New York college campus to the State Police, call the dedicated 24-hour hotline at 1-844-845-7269. In an emergency, call 911. For confidential support resources, call the New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906. In New York City, call 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) or dial 311.
Leading the Fight Against Sexual Assault on College Campuses
July 7, 2015
"Enough is Enough" signed into law
May 11, 2015
Nancy Pelosi & Lady Gaga among hundreds who pledge support
January 17, 2015
Legislation announced to codify a uniform sexual assault policy for colleges across NYS
Latest Accomplishment
July 7, 2015
"Enough is Enough" signed into law
The Plan
Uniform Definition of Affirmative Consent
“Enough is Enough” requires colleges in NYS to adopt a uniform definition of affirmative consent, defined as knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants to engage in sexual activity.
Statewide Amnesty Policy
An amnesty policy ensures that students reporting incidents of sexual assault are granted immunity for certain campus policy violations, such as drug and alcohol abuse.
Expanded Access to Law Enforcement
The new law includes the creation of a new “sexual assault victims unit” within the State Police that will have advanced training in responding to sexual assaults and related crimes.
Fighting an Epidemic of Sexual Violence The Numbers are Appalling—and Likely Underreported
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Source: National Institute of Justice
Source: Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Source: Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Resources
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Resources for Students
Find links to New York State Office of Victim Services and additional resources to combat sexual violence.
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SUNY Adopts Uniform Sexual Assault Policy
Read the policy adopted by all 64 SUNY campuses. CUNY also adopts similar policy for all its schools.
What People Are Saying
Co-founder, Born This Way Foundation
Lady Gaga
Governor, New York State
Kathy Hochul
Special Advisor
Christine Quinn
Student at SUNY Stony Brook
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