Students who report sexual misconduct:

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When students report sexual misconduct, they can face skepticism and negative labeling from peers and even some staff. The statement that reporters are often labeled as liars captures a real risk in school environments, where stigma and bias can accompany disclosure and undermine credibility. This is why strong reporting protocols and anti-retaliation protections are essential, even though those protections aren’t automatic and may not always be effective in every situation. The other outcomes—being believed without question, being automatically protected from retaliation, or being required to leave school—don’t reflect typical or guaranteed responses to reporting.