I was heartened to see the news regarding the formation of a sexual assault policy task force by the Undergraduate Council, and I hope that Harvard continues to move in the direction of greater and better support for all victims of sexual assault.

I strongly identify with the writer who told her story here on March 31 and with the horror and pain she expressed. I hope Harvard remedies her situation, and that she is able to find some level of comfort and peace. I am so sad to know that she feels Harvard has abandoned her, when I know it can do better.

Editors’ Note: We made the decision to run this op-ed anonymously due to the private and intensely personal nature of its content. It is our hope that this piece will continue campus-wide conversations on sexual violence and health services at Harvard.

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—Brian L. Cronin and Anja C. Nilsson, Editorial Chairs

—Samuel Y. Weinstock, President