University Distinguished Professor Sarah Deer, J.D., will present her Distinguished Professor inaugural lecture “What if Survivors Wrote the Laws?  An Exploration of Tribal Statutes on Sexual Violence,” at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, in the Malott Room at the KU Memorial Union. The lecture is free and open to the public. 

Professor Deer will share the results of her forthcoming publication based on a comprehensive review of Tribal Nations’ sexual assault statutes. The lecture will illuminate potential frameworks for addressing sexual assault in Tribal courts in the 21st century by employing indigenous feminist legal theories about consent and sexual autonomy. 

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Please note the content of this event touches on sexual assault or violence which may be traumatizing or triggering for some individuals. We encourage all attendees to practice self-care and step out or walk away from the programming whenever necessary.

Support for all affected by sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence is available through KU's Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Center's Resources page: https://sapec.ku.edu/resources.