Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations

"It is clear that women on our campus continue to question whether they are safe. We must meet this moment by acknowledging where we have fallen short and taking meaningful action," he added. Fraternities have existed at university campuses across the US for decades and function as all-male social clubs where the students live, study and socialise. Over the years, the groups have become notorious for binge-drinking, partying and dangerous hazing rituals. Cornell's president said anyone who violated the new fraternity party policy at the New York university would be suspended. The school also said it planned to improve support for survivors of sexual assault, including more staff to help people report sexual misconduct and navigate other support systems as well.Through Title IX, the federal law that governs how universities handle sexual assault claims, schools are required to provide measures of support to help survivors stay in school after assaults. Doe's lawyer has said she dropped out after the alleged assault. The president said the school will allow New York State Police's trauma-informed officers to investigate allegations of sexual assault on its campus. These officers will...