Strong move by Indiana on policy toward abusers

[Buffnik]

Indiana no longer will allow an athlete with a history of either sexual or domestic violence to join one of its athletic programs thanks to a new policy passed earlier this month by the university.

According to the Indianapolis Star, the policy bans "any prospective student-athlete -- whether a transfer student, incoming freshman, or other status -- who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony involving sexual violence." Considered under "sexual violence" are domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/...oosiers-bans-athletes-history-sexual-violence

Excellent policy that I hope leads the way toward other programs adopting it. Would love for the Buffs to be the first program in the Pac-12 to make this move. Should also apply to university employees.

 

[Highlander]

Indiana no longer will allow an athlete with a history of either sexual or domestic violence to join one of its athletic programs thanks to a new policy passed earlier this month by the university.

According to the Indianapolis Star, the policy bans "any prospective student-athlete -- whether a transfer student, incoming freshman, or other status -- who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony involving sexual violence." Considered under "sexual violence" are domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/...oosiers-bans-athletes-history-sexual-violence

Excellent policy that I hope leads the way toward other programs adopting it. Would love for the Buffs to be the first program in the Pac-12 to make this move. Should also apply to university employees.

I could see this being a recommendation coming out of the investigation going on right now.

 

[Creebuzz]

Why just student athletes? Why not all students, faculty, and administrative staff?

 

[BuffLuke80]

It should be everybody, not just athletes.

 

[leftybuff]

Why just student athletes? Why not all students, faculty, and administrative staff?

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[Duff Man]

A nice step, just think many schools may already be doing something along this line.

Only applies to felony convictions or no contest pleas, which generally means a pretty serious charge. That leaves a most plea deals not covered under this new policy.

 

[Dark Bohner]

F**K Bailer is jumping for joy right now thinking of the huge boost to their recruiting thanks to these policies at other schools.

 

[Buffnik]

A nice step, just think many schools may already be doing something along this line.

Only applies to felony convictions or no contest pleas, which generally means a pretty serious charge. That leaves a most plea deals not covered under this new policy.

And sealed records since we're talking about recruits and they're almost all minors.