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Oct 2023
45m 48s

Willful Blindness | 6

Wondery
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In the aftermath of Robert Hadden’s sentencing hearing, a lot of people are left asking: what about Columbia University?


If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, here are some resources:


The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) survivor helpline is 1-800-656-4673.


The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources for sexual violence and prevention education. You can find them at nsvrc.org.


The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.


To read Laura Beil and Bianca Fortis' article about this story on ProPublica visit: https://www.propublica.org/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-years

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