<p>nathey, you are absolutely right, there is violence on many campuses…unfortunately several of the schools in our state have had tragedies occur at these wonderful universities in the last few years. Is has been tough to take for many Virginians who love their schools.</p>
<p>The reason for my post was because the video of the attorney Wendy Murphy from the Early Show this specifically stated (after saying many schools across the country develop policies of “deliberate blindness” when it comes to violence against women), that UVA had a “terrible reputation” of violence against women. Apparently, she is involved with a case against UVA because it isn’t in compliance with federal laws concerning the responsibilties a university has in dealing with violence against women. She went on to say that UVA has “not been paying attention” and has “done the opposite” of what should have been done. As a lifelong resident of this state, I was taken back by her words. I had not heard anything to that effect before and I want to learn more as a parent of a prospective high school female.</p>
<p>In reading the various posts on the parents board, it is obvious that domestic violence and violence against women on campuses is much more of a problem than I was ever aware of. What I am trying to understand is are there students (male or female) at UVA who know this problem to be as bad as Wendy Murphy made it sound? If so, do they feel that the administration will acknowledge it and take serious steps to try to bring about change? We all know that sometimes it takes something awful happening for change to occur. Maybe Yeardley’s death will make campuses across the country safer because other schools will follow the steps that UVA takes… if they choose to take them.</p>