When choosing a college, many people believe a low sexual assault crime percentage in a school reflects pro-activeness; instead, it could more likely reflect that a campus is not doing enough to prevent sexual assaults (Domitrz). Less than five percent of these violent assaults are committed by male, college students on campus. Out of these estimated five percent, 90 through 95 percent …show more content…
The first thing a victim should do after being sexually abused is having a sexual forensic exam done. This exam is often referred to as a “rape kit”. This exam preserves possible DNA evidence that can be used if the victim chooses to later report the abuser. One can call the National Sexual Assault hotline to contact a near-by area that performs these exams. These exams are 100% free and the victim should never be charged for having this completed (Amestoy). The big problem with rape kits is that in many cases these are not being properly used. The number for untested rape kits is rapidly staggering up. “For someone to have survived a rape, reported it to police, and endured the invasive evidence collection, only to have it sit in an evidence room untested--I find that appalling,” said state Rep. Janet Adkins, a Florida Republican. Adkins is not only an advocate for sexual assaults, but supporting his believes by sponsoring a bill that require the use of rape kits. “Over 20 states are moving to test a backlog of unexamined rape kits found in storage rooms in police departments across the country to secure justice for thousands of rape victims,” states Newman. With this new procedure, cases can be better handled. Abusers will be properly identified and will lead to a smoother case. Even though rape kits is the first step to bring justice to victims, more needs to be done to help with cases of rape