Sexual Assault Victims At Yale Feel Silenced

Women who report claims of sexual assault to Yale feel they are being silenced by the university. One student who reported an allegation of sexual assault said she fears she could be punished just for talking about it. Students responding to allegations of sexual misconduct also feel they've been sworn to secrecy. A representative for Yale said students aren't bound to confidentiality regarding the incident itself, though students are "explicitly prohibited from disclosing documents that they create or receive for the process." Students are "asked to protect the fairness and integrity of the process by maintaining confidentiality."