USC is resuming frat parties after abuse claims - with guards at the door
by Gabrielle Canon from US news | The Guardian on (#5V8NZ)
Ramped up security, risk trainings and compliance reviews part of new policies to be implemented - but will they work?
A slew of sexual violence and drugging allegations prompted officials at the University of Southern California to shut down all fraternity parties last fall. Now the parties are back on - but with new rules.
Security guards will be stationed on stairways and in public areas, risk and sexual violence prevention trainings will be mandatory for members and chapters will have to complete compliance reviews before and after all gatherings when they resume in March, according to details outlined in an action plan this week.
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