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We Can Do Hard Things · October 27, 2026 · 1h 44m

On Cornell – How to Protect Your Child When Their College Won’t – with Nicole Bedera

Sociologist Nicole Bedera pulls back the curtain on university Title IX processes, revealing why 95% of sexual assault reports never lead to meaningful action. She explains the structural conflict of interest that makes universities poor investigators of crimes that threaten their reputation and finances. The conversation gives parents specific questions to ask when evaluating colleges and, critically, a step-by-step playbook for what to do—and not do—if their child is assaulted on campus.

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95% of Campus Sexual Assault Reports Lead Nowhere
The vast majority of sexual assault reports made to universities—about 95%—result in no substantive outcome for the survivor.
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The Title IX Conflict of Interest
Universities that investigate sexual assault also bear the legal and financial consequences of what they uncover, creating a built-in conflict of interest.

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