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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Hofstra University Provides "Trigger Warning" for Presidential Debate


FULL: Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton - First Presidential Debate 2016 - Hofstra University NY

Hofstra University has posted a trigger warning sign to warn students about the potentially disturbingcontent that may be discussedduring Monday nights presidential debate.

According to CBS New York reporter Tony Aiello, a sign inside of the student center at Hofstra reads, Trigger warning: The event conducted just beyond this sign may contain triggering and/or sensitive material. Sexual violence, sexual assault, and abuse are some topics mentioned within this event. If you feel triggered, please know there are resources to help you.

(Image source: Twitter)

The sign provides students with contact information for student counseling services,the Title IX coordinator,student advocacy and prevention,and the national sexual assault hotline.

Update: Aiellolater tweeteda "clarification"the sign was bya MTV "Elect This" event.

A photo posted by BuzzFeed shows the signmoved to a different position next to a booth mentioning the presidential debate:

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