Hebrew Theological College Dean Doctor Esther Shkop demeans student survivor of sexual abuse and puts her on notice for having the audacity to talk about her experience. Kaylie's (a pseudonym) courage is to be applauded. The college's actions are outrageous.
Kaylie, an 18-year-old college student in Chicago had recently posted this image on her Facebook page with this caption:
"I'm a survivor of sexual abuse.
This is not a new thing. I've been a survivor as long as you've known me.
Are you going to change your opinion of me just because three evil people took advantage of me?
Are you embarrassed of me? Are you willing to share our story?
Let's see who my real friends are."
Just a few hours ago, Kaylie received the following email from one of the dean's at her school with the subject line "Breaking all Boundaries":
From: Esther Shkop
Hebrew Theological College's actions would reduce free speech to misconduct and Kaylie and her courage to nothing. The school's actions are the only misconduct, and it is utterly horrendous.
If you believe the school should rescind its notice of misconduct and issue an apology to Kyalie and other survivors, please contact:
Chancellor, Dr. Jerold Rabbi Isenberg
isenberg@htc.edu
Dean Shkop
shkop@htc.edu
Assitant Dean, Rita Lipshitz
lipshitz@htc.edu