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The doctrine / New York
We are developing a proposal for access to qualified survivor advocates who operate outside a university’s chain of command. Survivors should have independent support and choices about what happens next.
Current stage: Drafting & review
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Current stage
We are developing and reviewing the proposal’s language, independent advocate responsibilities, and practical protections. This is the current stage. The proposal has not been identified here as an introduced bill or enacted law.
This image shows confirmed progress on the New York proposal. We update it as milestones are reached. State and federal efforts have their own legislative processes. Official bill links and effective dates will be added when confirmed.
The proposal begins with a clear problem: survivors need access to qualified advocates who operate outside the institution they may need to challenge. Research and survivor choice shape the work.
We are developing and reviewing the proposal’s language, independent advocate responsibilities, and practical protections. This is the current stage. The proposal has not been identified here as an introduced bill or enacted law.
A legislator agrees to carry the proposal forward. Outreach and discussion can help refine the draft before formal introduction. A sponsor will be named here once confirmed.
The proposal is formally introduced in the legislature and receives an official bill number. We will add the official bill text and tracking link when that milestone is confirmed.
Legislative committees consider the bill. Review may include revisions, hearings, and committee votes. We will report actual actions and their dates as they occur.
The Senate and Assembly approve the same bill text. Each chamber’s progress and any changes will be recorded separately in updates.
The bill becomes law through the applicable legislative process. We will link the official enacted text and report its effective date separately, so everyone can see when the protections begin.
Interested in public policy research, outreach, or event support? There’s a place to start.
Show up together
Confirmed event information will be shared here as plans develop.
In planning
Planned location: Ho Plaza, Cornell University
We are organizing a gathering for survivors and supporters to stand together against sexual violence and call for meaningful change. Event arrangements are being coordinated; confirmed date, time, access information, and support details will be posted here.
Date and time: to be announced.
Ask about the rallyThe work, as it happens
Our current work includes developing the Independent Survivor Advocacy Act and preparing our first rally in Ithaca. This page will hold confirmed milestones and event details as those plans move forward.
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