Kayla's Survivors

10/16/2026

New data out of Cornell University shows that of more than 1,200 s*xual violence incidents reported between 2018 and 2024, only seven people were expelled or dismissed. This is what a system looks like when it is designed to protect
institutions instead of people. Survivors deserve to know that when they come forward, there will be accountability.

10/13/2026

I spoke with The Mirror about the growing speculation surrounding Cornell's Jane Doe and I want to be clear. Her identity is not a matter of public curiosity. She has a legal right to proceed anonymously, and that right exists for a reason.

We want survivors to come forward, and one of the few guarantees we can give them is that they can do so safely. Accused individuals are entitled to due process, and survivors are entitled to privacy. Both can coexist.

Sexual abuse attorney Kayla Ferrel Onder spoke to The Mirror US about why former Cornell University student, identified as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, has a legal right to anonymity amid intense "public curiosity" over her identity

10/13/2026

Institutions shouldn't get to decide how seriously a r**e allegation is taken. The Cornell case is being reopened, and we have serious questions about whether the right decisions were made the first time. The safety of a student should never
come second to the reputation of an institution.

10/07/2026

You don't have to have physical injuries for something to qualify as s*xual abuse. The law looks at consent, age, coercion, and the relationship between the people involved. If something happened to you that felt wrong, it may still be abuse under the law. If you have questions, Kayla’s Survivors can help you understand your rights.

10/04/2026

Missouri just made grooming a felony. Evie and Sophie's Law defines and criminalizes the manipulation of children, carrying 5 to 30 years in prison. Thirty-six states still have no grooming law. Grooming can cause lasting harm, even without visible injuries. Every state needs to follow Missouri's lead!

09/30/2026

Seven Cornell fraternity members were accused of gang ra**ng a fellow student. Two years after declining charges, the DA is reopening the case. One question we’re all asking: how did the institutions respond when she came forward? That’s one of many questions that should be asked as this case is revisited. To every Jane Doe: You are not alone in your search for accountability and justice.

09/29/2026

A Missouri man faces eight felony counts after being accused of secretly recording people while they tanned at Xist Fitness dating back to 2021. People go to the gym trusting that their privacy is respected. The allegations describe a violation of that trust over several years. Arnold Police are still working to identify additional victims and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

09/24/2026

A survivor’s voice should not be something that can be signed away. The proposed Survivor’s Voice Protection Act would make certain NDA provisions unenforceable when they prevent disclosure of s*xual abuse, including agreements signed before the legislation’s enactment.

09/23/2026

A Homeland Security Investigations special agent whose work included investigating child exploitation cases has been indicted on multiple s*x crime charges involving a juvenile girl in Alabama. It is deeply troubling to see someone entrusted with protecting children now facing allegations of this nature. Positions of authority must never shield anyone from accountability!

09/23/2026

There is no deadline for understanding what happened to you. Survivors deserve the space to process their experiences, ask difficult questions, and seek clarity without judgment.