They actually issued the statement and committed to the reform plans we laid out which honestly feels surreal right now because I remember how cold that first meeting felt. It took 613 signatures to force their hand but we did it and now the real work of holding them to …
May 20, 2019
Final supporters
ATTN:
The focus of the demands below are aimed towards the Sigma Lambda Rho Alpha Chapter as a student organization that upholds the marginalization and silencing of victims of sexual assault.
- We ask for a written statement from _Sigma Lambda Beta Rho Alpha Chapter_ acknowledging the mishandling of sexual violence.
- We ask for the SLB Rho Alpha chapter to create transparent reform for the handling of sexual violence; in addition, to engage in active and critical dialogue that is constructive for change and helps toward the prevention of future assault. Survivor or assault experts (i.e Victims Advocate, Green Dot, etc) insights and suggestions should be taken into consideration when brainstorming preventive tactics.
- We ask for a new way of dealing with evidence. As most assaults leave no physical evidence behind. We ask that organizations validate victims experiences and highly take into consideration that the evidence is, more often than not, trauma. It should be mandatory to believe victims who are currently working with Victims Advocate Program or have filed a police report.
- We ask to be heard, validated, and believed. The university’s job is to enable the success of students and provide resources for personal and professional growth. Focus needs to shift from resource providing after assault to preventative measures. We ask for dialogue between (any) Fraternity member with the goal of closing the gap between survivors and Greeks. We hope to reconcile and engage in brainstorming, in creating, and in implementing preventative education in order to foster a safe environment on campus and reduce—ultimately eliminate—sexual assault.
Lastly, below is the Rho Alpha's mission and purpose with commentary:
BETA PURPOSE:
“The Rho Alphay Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity strives for academic excellence, diversity, and service (Accountability is part of protecting and serving a community) to The Florida State University and Leon County communities. We are the largest and fastest growing multi-cultural fraternity in the nation.
Our pillars of Brotherhood, (Does that include brothers who abuse?) Scholarship, Community Service (is the service selfless or used as a disciplinary action? Is the service Sustainable? Does it put others in danger?), and Cultural Awareness (Why is Rape Culture Awareness not included in the Fraternity's activism?) drive us to better ourselves, maintain self-respect and encourage tolerance for the views of others.” (Is blocking and avoidance the same as tolerance?)
BETA MISSION:
To nurture and further a dynamic, value-based environment which utilizes our diverse multicultural membership as a catalyst to better serve the needs and wants of all people. (Are survivors not people?)
- Why is your constitution not on Nole Central? What is your legitimate website?
Updates
April 27, 2019
I just refreshed the page and saw five hundred signatures which is honestly kind of overwhelming because i remember staring at the blank draft screen thinking nobody would even look at this. It feels like the weight of what we are asking for is finally sinking in for people and that matters so much right now even if my brain is just spinning trying to figure out the next step for a meeting.
Reached 500 supporters
April 24, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
April 23, 2019
62 Comments
Sexual assault is a serious issue; by not suspending the fraternity, the university is implying that it does not care about survivors and instead puts the balances in favor of immoral criminals who should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Because I have witnessed multiple occasions of FSU mishandling assault cases and putting victims needs and wishes last.
No one should be silenced trying to speak their truth about their experience dealing with assault. The offenders should be held accountable for their actions!!
I stand with this petition. Sexual assault is not something that should be covered by ANY organization for the sake of their image. Someone I know was assaulted by a chapter from the same Greek organization mentioned and that chapter has done nothing to acknowledge what their brother did. That is something that should not be tolerated. I stand with this petition was created because NO ONE should ever feel like they can’t stand up for what is right or that their voice does not matter. I stand with sexual assault survivors.
Hope this helps! I also was sexually assaulted by a SLB brother from UF. I’m still quiet.
Con Fuerza y Fuego eterno mis amores!
Na
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They actually issued the statement and committed to the reform plans we laid out which honestly feels surreal right now because I remember how cold that first meeting felt. It took 613 signatures to force their hand but we did it and now the real work of holding them to …
May 20, 2019
Final supporters
ATTN:
The focus of the demands below are aimed towards the Sigma Lambda Rho Alpha Chapter as a student organization that upholds the marginalization and silencing of victims of sexual assault.
- We ask for a written statement from _Sigma Lambda Beta Rho Alpha Chapter_ acknowledging the mishandling of sexual violence.
- We ask for the SLB Rho Alpha chapter to create transparent reform for the handling of sexual violence; in addition, to engage in active and critical dialogue that is constructive for change and helps toward the prevention of future assault. Survivor or assault experts (i.e Victims Advocate, Green Dot, etc) insights and suggestions should be taken into consideration when brainstorming preventive tactics.
- We ask for a new way of dealing with evidence. As most assaults leave no physical evidence behind. We ask that organizations validate victims experiences and highly take into consideration that the evidence is, more often than not, trauma. It should be mandatory to believe victims who are currently working with Victims Advocate Program or have filed a police report.
- We ask to be heard, validated, and believed. The university’s job is to enable the success of students and provide resources for personal and professional growth. Focus needs to shift from resource providing after assault to preventative measures. We ask for dialogue between (any) Fraternity member with the goal of closing the gap between survivors and Greeks. We hope to reconcile and engage in brainstorming, in creating, and in implementing preventative education in order to foster a safe environment on campus and reduce—ultimately eliminate—sexual assault.
Lastly, below is the Rho Alpha's mission and purpose with commentary:
BETA PURPOSE:
“The Rho Alphay Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity strives for academic excellence, diversity, and service (Accountability is part of protecting and serving a community) to The Florida State University and Leon County communities. We are the largest and fastest growing multi-cultural fraternity in the nation.
Our pillars of Brotherhood, (Does that include brothers who abuse?) Scholarship, Community Service (is the service selfless or used as a disciplinary action? Is the service Sustainable? Does it put others in danger?), and Cultural Awareness (Why is Rape Culture Awareness not included in the Fraternity's activism?) drive us to better ourselves, maintain self-respect and encourage tolerance for the views of others.” (Is blocking and avoidance the same as tolerance?)
BETA MISSION:
To nurture and further a dynamic, value-based environment which utilizes our diverse multicultural membership as a catalyst to better serve the needs and wants of all people. (Are survivors not people?)
- Why is your constitution not on Nole Central? What is your legitimate website?
Updates
April 27, 2019
I just refreshed the page and saw five hundred signatures which is honestly kind of overwhelming because i remember staring at the blank draft screen thinking nobody would even look at this. It feels like the weight of what we are asking for is finally sinking in for people and that matters so much right now even if my brain is just spinning trying to figure out the next step for a meeting.
Reached 500 supporters
April 24, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
April 23, 2019
62 Comments
hold rapists accountable. i do not feel safe on campus knowing that 1 in 4 femmes are raped in a 4 year period. i do not feel safe walking to my car at night. i do not feel safe when i’m around men in a club setting or in a frat house. i do not feel safe because rapists are not held accountable. period
Sexual assault is a serious issue; by not suspending the fraternity, the university is implying that it does not care about survivors and instead puts the balances in favor of immoral criminals who should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Because I have witnessed multiple occasions of FSU mishandling assault cases and putting victims needs and wishes last.
No one should be silenced trying to speak their truth about their experience dealing with assault. The offenders should be held accountable for their actions!!
I stand with this petition. Sexual assault is not something that should be covered by ANY organization for the sake of their image. Someone I know was assaulted by a chapter from the same Greek organization mentioned and that chapter has done nothing to acknowledge what their brother did. That is something that should not be tolerated. I stand with this petition was created because NO ONE should ever feel like they can’t stand up for what is right or that their voice does not matter. I stand with sexual assault survivors.
Hope this helps! I also was sexually assaulted by a SLB brother from UF. I’m still quiet.
Con Fuerza y Fuego eterno mis amores!
Na
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hold rapists accountable. i do not feel safe on campus knowing that 1 in 4 femmes are raped in a 4 year period. i do not feel safe walking to my car at night. i do not feel safe when i’m around men in a club setting or in a frat house. i do not feel safe because rapists are not held accountable. period