Hanna Stotland in The New York Times
Hanna Stotland Opinion Piece in The New York Times
In her video opinion piece, “I Advise Students Accused of Sexual Assault. Expelling Them Isn’t the Answer,” Hanna Stotland draws on her work with students facing accusations of sexual misconduct to make a provocative case: colleges can’t “punish their way” out of the campus sexual assault epidemic. She underscores that sexual assault is unacceptable, survivors deserve full support, and yet the issue must be addressed as a public health crisis. From the “gray zones” of consent to the driving role of alcohol abuse, Stotland argues for prevention, nuanced education, and honest dialogue as the only path forward.











