Inside Campus Sexual Assault Rights, Resources, and Response After Trauma

Welcome back to What The Health Is Happening? With Dr.

V . In this episode, Dr.

Valda Crowder, emergency room physician and your host, leads a critical conversation about sexual assault on college campuses. The discussion focused on alarming cases like the "Cornell 7" and expanded to address the legal obligations of schools, what happens in the critical hours after an assault, and the health options available to survivors.

Special guest Attorney Ellen Ardley, one of the nation's top civil rights attorneys, joined to explain Title IX protections and prevention efforts. Several points were raised, including the importance of campus resources, empowering students and parents with information, and creating a safer culture through dialogue and accountability.

Timestamps: 00:00 Discussing recent campus assault cases 03:57 Discussing campus sexual assault statistics 08:48 Discussing rape culture and Title IX 11:47 Evaluating campus safety measures 15:53 Letter from faculty addressing campus culture 17:57 Discussing critical response after assault 21:49 Emergency contraception and toxicology tests 25:49 Importance of reporting sexual assault Dr. Valda Crowder - Podcast Website - Podcast Producer - “Disclaimer: Informational only.

Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”