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Survivors speak out with founder, Julie Cruse.
FOUNDER, CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE SURVIVOR
From lived and observed experiences of reporting academic abuse over two decades in public, private, and elite universities, I founded Academic Abuse LLC.
Addressing academic disparities is often accompanied by uphill battles to enact change. The challenges I’ve faced while pursuing this work have made it clear how isolating these experiences can be. How many of us share this struggle but remain unheard?
This question inspired my creation of this platform, designed to answer this question and provide resources for those navigating similar challenges. I bring my expertise as a director, consultant, and leader of academic initiatives to build a safer academic community for us all.
In solidarity,
Julie Cruse
MISSION
TO HELP INDIVIDUALS
IDENTIFY, PREVENT, AND DEFEND AGAINST
ACADEMIC ABUSE
Through easy-to-find resources and truthful reporting, we aim to drive meaningful academic reform and accountability.
VISION
TO DRIVE HIGHER ED
TOWARD A PATHWAY FOR TRUE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY
Too often, academic institutions prioritize funding and reputation over safety (Klein, 2016; Smith & Wentz, 2017). We aspire to drive higher education toward a true pathway for opportunity through transparency, accountability, and support.
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