80% of women who are sexually assaulted on campus do not report the incident (The Hunting Ground). Sexual assault on college campuses is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. The effects of sexual assault can cause great damage to the victim. There is a lack of support for victims, and they do not get justice. Most of them suffer from depression, PTSD, and/or anxiety, which is an outcome of sexual assault. Victims of sexual assault should receive as much support from the justice system, and especially from the University they attend.
Many victims of sexual assault often do not report the incident that has occurred mainly because of inadequate aid and encouragement. This includes the police department and the University. With the way that …show more content…
Victims can become so traumatized that they begin to engage in self destructive behaviors and also self blame. In “Missoula,” Hillary McLaughlin had anxiety after almost being sexually assaulted by Beau Donaldson. In the book, she states, “ “I just had severe anxiety. I told her that I bolt, that I’m always scared, always looking over my shoulder. I mean, I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and I turn on every light in my house. If I hear one little noise, I completely freak out” (Missoula 174).” She did not know the cause of this severe anxiety until Beau Donaldson was arrested. Similar to McLaughlin, Allison Huguet who was sexually assaulted by Donaldson also experienced severe anxiety. “Huguet grew increasingly anxious, even paranoid- an aftereffect of the rape. If she entered a bathroom and the shower curtain wasn’t pulled all the way open, she would become fearful that someone was hiding behind it and she’d panic (Missoula 187).” A student named Cecilia Washburn, who is also a victim of sexual assault, blamed herself for what happened to her. In times like this, it is difficult for victims to live their lives the way it used to be after a traumatic
Many victims of sexual assault often do not report the incident that has occurred mainly because of inadequate aid and encouragement. This includes the police department and the University. With the way that …show more content…
Victims can become so traumatized that they begin to engage in self destructive behaviors and also self blame. In “Missoula,” Hillary McLaughlin had anxiety after almost being sexually assaulted by Beau Donaldson. In the book, she states, “ “I just had severe anxiety. I told her that I bolt, that I’m always scared, always looking over my shoulder. I mean, I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and I turn on every light in my house. If I hear one little noise, I completely freak out” (Missoula 174).” She did not know the cause of this severe anxiety until Beau Donaldson was arrested. Similar to McLaughlin, Allison Huguet who was sexually assaulted by Donaldson also experienced severe anxiety. “Huguet grew increasingly anxious, even paranoid- an aftereffect of the rape. If she entered a bathroom and the shower curtain wasn’t pulled all the way open, she would become fearful that someone was hiding behind it and she’d panic (Missoula 187).” A student named Cecilia Washburn, who is also a victim of sexual assault, blamed herself for what happened to her. In times like this, it is difficult for victims to live their lives the way it used to be after a traumatic