In the weeks since our investigation chronicled serious flaws in the handling of sexual harassment complaints at Tampa's Blake High School, administrators have taken actions designed to better hear student concerns.
Since January, Blake hosted a district training on Title IX; held a forum for students to share concerns; invited students to submit anonymous feedback and solutions; and announced the formation of student committees focused on various issues, including sexual assault.
In at least one instance, the school appears to be evaluating the way it previously responded to a sexual harassment complaint from 2020.
Blake students have said the school’s recent efforts were not common practice, but they’ve appreciated the approach so far.
“It’s just so crazy to see they are actually caring about stuff now,” Rebeca Braukman, a senior at Blake who was featured in our reporting. “I felt seen, heard.”
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