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Survivor Victory: Erica Kinsman Wins Historic Settlement Against Florida State

FSU must report on these efforts every year for the next five years. It’s the largest settlement of its kind in U.S. history.

This settlement is a win for survivors everywhere. Through her bravery, resilience and integrity, Erica was able to transcend her traumatic experience, stand up to FSU’s institutional betrayal and show other sexual assault survivors they no longer have to remain silent.

But this is just one case of many. As a community of survivors and advocates, we must continue to bring sexual assault out of the shadows, hold accountable those responsible and end the epidemic of sexual assault on campuses across the country.

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