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News & Updates

Sexual Abuse Helpline for Columbia University: Operated by RAINN

As part of our ongoing commitment to support survivors, Columbia has worked with RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence nonprofit, to establish a free, confidential, 24/7 helpline for survivors, their loved ones, and others seeking assistance. The trauma-informed helpline specialists offer support in English and en Español through telephone, chat, text, and WhatsApp.

Chat in EnglishChatear en EspañolCall 646-729-2123Text 866-869-1176WhatsApp Chat
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Columbia will periodically provide news and updates on the outside investigation and Survivors' Settlement Fund. See below for updates.

Columbia University is extending the deadline to submit a claim to the Survivors’ Settlement Fund to June 15, 2026 to provide additional time for former patients of Robert Hadden to apply to the fund.

Updated 3/10/2026

University Letter on Release of Report on Hadden’s Abuse, March 10, 2026

A letter to the University from Acting President Claire Shipman and CUIMC CEO Katrina Armstrong, MD.

Statement on External Investigation of Robert Hadden’s Abuse

Columbia launched an external investigation into how Robert Hadden’s abuse persisted. A public report is expected soon, and safety reforms are underway.

Letter to Former Hadden Patients

This notice was sent on November 15 and 16 by postal mail to almost 6,500 former patients, along with emails to any of those patients for whom we have email addresses.

Columbia University and CUIMC Announce Multi-Pronged Plan To Address Past Abuses of Robert Hadden and Support Survivors

Read the press release announcing the outside investigation into Hadden's abuses and the Survivors' Settlement Fund.