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Survivors mark 2 years since Cornell rape accusations
Survivors and advocates rally in Times Square to honor 2 years since Jane Doe's alleged Cornell rape.
In brief
Survivors and advocates rally in Times Square to honor 2 years since Jane Doe's alleged Cornell rape. Survivors and advocates gathered in Times Square for a rally marking two years since Jane Doe was allegedly raped at Cornell University. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Rally in Times Square
Survivors and advocates gathered in Times Square on Monday to mark two years since Jane Doe was allegedly raped at Cornell University.
Trauma Takes Time campaign
Safe Horizon's 'Trauma Takes Time' campaign aims to raise awareness about sexual assault victims through public events.
Survivors share experiences
Survivors described waiting years before speaking about their sexual assault experiences, including one who waited 16 years.
“A 33-year-old teammate sexually abused me. This went on for months. I did not speak up for 16 years”
Delayed reporting stories
Some survivors waited years after the assault to report their experiences, including one who waited four years after seeing a wanted poster online.
Times Square connection
Survivor Maya McHenry noted that part of her sexual assault experience happened in Times Square.
Call for change
Advocates called for an end to shaming and blaming survivors while noting progress in laws and social norms.
What to remember
Survivors and advocates gathered in Times Square for a rally marking two years since Jane Doe was allegedly raped at Cornell University.
