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In Memoriam: Joyce M. Short

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce M. Short, founder of the Consent Awareness Network (CAN), a pioneering advocate, trailblazer, author, educator, expert witness, and…
Cornell University

Why Defining a Legal Consent Standard Matters: The Cornell Case and a Critical Loophole in New York Law

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The Cornell University case in Ithaca, NY involves a student who was so incapacitated that she was incapable of consenting to sexual activity. This matter raises a fundamental question about…