Let’s end sexual violence- Together.

Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III has failed to prosecute two MSU basketball players following an alleged sexual assault, despite police recommendation and two corroborating statements. We cannot stand for this injustice in our community, no matter how badly we want to win a final four. It’s time that we hold offenders accountable.

How can we work together as a community to bring an end to sexual violence and hold perpetrators accountable? We can start with some of these:

- Be supportive. If someone tells you about an experience they have had, don’t brush it off. The Department of Justice reports that “made up” sexual assaults only happen about 2% of the time, which is the same for any felonious crime.
- Contact Prosecutor Dunnings’ office at (517) 483-6108 or sdunnings@ingham.org and let him know how outraged the community is.
- Ask questions. Where was the Athletics Department? Why weren’t charges pressed? What resources are available on campus for these instances? I certainly don’t have the answer to all your questions (and I can’t answer some of them), but I will try!
- Spread the news. Let’s make sure everyone knows that we are AWARE of this issue! One of the biggest problems surrounding sexual assault is that no one TALKS about it. We need to stop this culture of silence.

I wish I could tell you our community is safe, but I wouldn’t have a job if that was completely true. We need to start working together to create a climate of open conversations and intolerance for sexual violence and injustice.

Thank you for reading and being a part of the movement. Please contact me (via blogpost comment) if you have any comments/questions/concerns.

However, please keep in mind that rude, inappropriate, and ignorant comments will be deleted.

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