{
  "id": 19981255,
  "title": "Preventing campus sexual assault could start in kindergarten",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/preventing-campus-sexual-assault-could-start-in-kindergarten",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T12:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vox",
    "slug": "vox",
    "url": "https://www.vox.com/policy/510381/cornell-campus-assault-better-sex-education"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The recent campus sexual assault allegations at Cornell University have reignited a national debate on how to prevent such incidents. While stricter criminal laws and a more punitive Title IX process have been proposed, experts argue that prevention is key. Comprehensive sex education, which is currently required in only seven states, could be a crucial tool in this effort. This approach focuses on teaching young people how to establish clear boundaries, communicate openly, and have healthy relationships based on mutual desire. Experts argue that starting these lessons in kindergarten and continuing through higher grades is essential to prevent sexual violence. By equipping young people with the interpersonal skills needed for healthy relationships, we can address the root cause of sexual assault and create a safer environment for all.",
  "summary": "In the weeks since Jane Doe alleged she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity party in 2024, the plague of campus sexual assault has once again become the topic of a heated national debate. Those discussions inevitably land on familiar solutions. Experts, pundits, and parents argue for stricter criminal laws and a more transparent […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}