A student account of sexual assault and mental health services at Rice (article)

<p>It’s no doubt a complex situation, but there’s also a fair number of people who say that they have had similar experiences with the counseling services there. Also, it is not legal to forcibly withdraw a student from campus for mental health reasons unless (a) there is substantial evidence that they are a danger to OTHERS (not just themselves) or (b) their behavior is substantially interfering with the educational experiences and well-being of others despite the use of other, more supportive interventions. It’s a high bar, brought about in part by lawsuits against universities that forcibly withdrew students who sought help for suicidal ideation or attempts. So, it’s something universities should be doing only in extreme cases.</p>