One and five college students experience sexual assault during their college career. Today, one of the most dangerous realities that young adults face is the risk of sexual assault (Colleges, 2016). Sexual assault on college campuses has always been a major issue. In the past, more often than not, sexual assault on college campuses were pushed under the rug, making it seem as if they did not occur. In today 's society the topic of sexual assault on college campuses is no longer being overlooked.
Sexual assault on college campuses have always been an issue. In present day, the topic has become more profound. The law is no longer allowing sexual assault to be treated as less of a crime than other crimes. Sexual assault is a term that …show more content…
For instance, 95 percent of campus sexual assaults go unreported. Most assaults are not reported because the victim is possibly blaming themselves or ashamed of what happened to them. Men can also be victims of sexual assault. According to the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, 10 percent of males experienced sexual assault during their college careers. Often, men do not report sexual assaults due to particular stereotypes, such as lack of vulnerability, machismo, and toughness (Colleges, 2016). Statistics also show that 90 percent of women know the person who sexually assaulted or raped them. Often, women let their guard down once they have known someone for a short amount of time, leading them to feel comfortable, which could ultimately lead to a sexual assault. Additionally, 55 percent of sexual assaults occur at parties. More often than not, when a sexual assault occurs at a party, alcohol and/or drugs are involved, therefore the victim is unable to consent because they are impaired (PACT5, 2013). These statistics show the frightening reality of sexual assault on college …show more content…
Institutions are required to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report. Must provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a possible crime posing, an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus officials. In the event of a campus crime, which presents an ongoing threat to the campus community, the institution is required to provide a timely warning to the college community containing information to prevent similar crimes. The Annual Security Report is required to be published by October 1st of each year, containing the last 3 years worth of reported crimes occurring on that specific college campus. The report must be accessible to both employees and all current students. Institutions that fail to comply or violate the requirements listed in the Clery Act, have the potential of facing fines up to $35,000 per violation, the limitation or suspension of federal aid, or the loss of eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs (Know Your IX., n.d.). The Clery Act provides students and their families with a greater understanding regarding the nature of crimes that are committee on specific college
Sexual assault on college campuses have always been an issue. In present day, the topic has become more profound. The law is no longer allowing sexual assault to be treated as less of a crime than other crimes. Sexual assault is a term that …show more content…
For instance, 95 percent of campus sexual assaults go unreported. Most assaults are not reported because the victim is possibly blaming themselves or ashamed of what happened to them. Men can also be victims of sexual assault. According to the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, 10 percent of males experienced sexual assault during their college careers. Often, men do not report sexual assaults due to particular stereotypes, such as lack of vulnerability, machismo, and toughness (Colleges, 2016). Statistics also show that 90 percent of women know the person who sexually assaulted or raped them. Often, women let their guard down once they have known someone for a short amount of time, leading them to feel comfortable, which could ultimately lead to a sexual assault. Additionally, 55 percent of sexual assaults occur at parties. More often than not, when a sexual assault occurs at a party, alcohol and/or drugs are involved, therefore the victim is unable to consent because they are impaired (PACT5, 2013). These statistics show the frightening reality of sexual assault on college …show more content…
Institutions are required to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report. Must provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a possible crime posing, an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus officials. In the event of a campus crime, which presents an ongoing threat to the campus community, the institution is required to provide a timely warning to the college community containing information to prevent similar crimes. The Annual Security Report is required to be published by October 1st of each year, containing the last 3 years worth of reported crimes occurring on that specific college campus. The report must be accessible to both employees and all current students. Institutions that fail to comply or violate the requirements listed in the Clery Act, have the potential of facing fines up to $35,000 per violation, the limitation or suspension of federal aid, or the loss of eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs (Know Your IX., n.d.). The Clery Act provides students and their families with a greater understanding regarding the nature of crimes that are committee on specific college