Mormon officials are unequivocal in their condemnation of sexual assault.
"There is no tolerance for sexual assault at BYU or in the church. Assault of any kind is a serious criminal offense, and we support its reporting, investigation and prosecution to the full extent of the law," the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints notes in a recent statement. "Victims of assault or recipients of unwelcome sexual attention should be treated with sensitivity, compassion and respect and should feel that those to whom they disclose the assault are committed to helping them deal with the trauma they have experienced."
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