KU Greeks form sexual assault focused task force

LAWRENCE– University of Kansas fraternity and sorority members have formed a task force to raise awareness about sexual assault amid recent allegations.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports the group released a video Thursday challenging fraternities and sororities to have an honest discussion about consent and responsibility.

The U.S. Department of Justice conducted a study in 2007 of campus sexual assaults and found that sorority membership is a risk factor because members are more apt to associate with fraternity men. The study says fraternity men are more likely to commit sexual assault or aggression than non-Greek men.

Interfraternity Council president Kevin Simpson says it’s crucial that members are held accountable.

Just last week, the school placed the Kappa Sigma fraternity on interim suspension over a sexual assault report.

This story was originally published October 6, 2014 at 7:39 AM with the headline "KU Greeks form sexual assault focused task force."