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Sexual harassment report recommends changes at USC school
The entrance to the Engemann Student Health Center on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC) is seen in Los Angeles, California on May 17, 2018. - USC was in turmoil as it was accused of being too slow to act on accusations of abusive sexual practises by Dr. George Tyndall. A gynecologist who saw student patients at the Engemann Student Health Center. USC has already received more than 85 current and former student testimonies accusing Tyndall of abuse during examinations. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Sexual harassment report recommends changes at USC school
A report authored this month by students, faculty, and staff in USC's School of Social Work makes seven major recommendations to change the environment that's led to sexual harassment at the school. Faculty and students say the recommendations could help USC as a whole make similar changes.
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