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Advocacy Projects
UMich Sexual Misconduct Policy
The University of Michigan not only requires victims of sexual violence to be directly cross-examined by their perpetrators, but believes this to be less traumatic than questioning by attorneys.
The Mens Rea Project
When it comes to a victim's incapacitation, most sexual assault statutes and university sexual misconduct policies include an unnecessary requirement that is nearly impossible to prove.
State of Michigan's Incapacitation Definition
In the state of Michigan, if a person engages in a sexual act with a victim who is unconscious or too intoxicated to consent, this is not considered sexual assault if the victim willingly drank alcohol.
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