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According to the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center the number one crime caused on college campuses is sexual assault. College is supposed to be a safe learning environment, not a place where students fear they may become a victim of sexual abuse. Sexual assault can be defined as any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without consent. As a current college student, I believe there is a dire need to address this horrific and sensitive yet pertinent topic and try to find simple and effective…

that is intended as an act of control, power, rage, violence, and intimidation with sex as a weapon. Sexual abuse can range from inappropriate seductive behavior and sexual touching to sexual intercourse. Sexual abuse includes rape, gang rape, date rape, partner or spouse rape, and incest. In the United States alone, a woman is raped every six minutes, in three women and one in six seven men sexually abused by the time they are 18 years old. Sexual abuse is a trauma that leaves profound and…

Everyone today has heard of at least one rape story. And if a citizen has only heard of one story, they must rarely keep up with current events in society. Whether it came from the victim her/himself or on the local news, its no surprise the rate at which this specific crime is occurring. The shocking news is, however, the number one location rape happens today is on college campuses nationwide (Parent, 2010). If so many rapes occur on a weekly or even daily basis, why are the majority of them…

or more serious punishments being handed out? A lot of rapes or sexual assault are happening at Universities. These Universities are not taking enough preventative measures nor are they handing out serious punishment against rape or sexual assault. The universities need to take action against rape and sexual assaults by raising attention to it there also needs to be preventative measures like classes put in place about sexual assault and rape specifically how to identify, report and prevent it. …

She was often brought into these situations by her parents and was told to ignore it. Rape and sexual assault are very real, important matters of discussion and the reality can be shocking. People should be taught to report anything that has happened without feeling ashamed or judged. People should also be taught to not take advantage of others. The Glass Castle shows just a few main areas of concern regarding rape and sexual assault are seen with young children and minors, college campuses, and…

Furthermore, alcohol use can increase the risk for sexual assault and is sometimes used to justify the assault. Alcohol has been commonly used in date rapes, however, there have been reports of other drugs used and they can be used simultaneously with the alcohol. This is defined as drug-facilitated sexual assault (Crawford, Wright, & Birchmeier, 2008). Moreover, it is important to aid individuals who are victims of sexual assault, but it is also essential to understand the perpetrators and…

of Michigan shows that 20 percent of undergraduate women have been touched, kissed, or sexually assaulted without their consent. This staggering statistic has been mentioned in countless news scandals referring to rape allegations at college universities across the country. Although rape is considered to be the primary problem, there are many other violations such as verbal abuse, sexual pressure, and unwarranted touching. Because of these threats, women are fearful to walk alone on campus.…

the claims that Fraternity men are three times more likely to commit rape than a man who is not Greek. The rate of sexual assault among sorority women is at least 40%, an all time high, and over four times the average rate of 7% for non sorority women.…

Rape Culture is a term that has become increasingly relevant in modern society. It encompasses a wide variety of cultural practices propagated through media that condone and normalize sexual abuse. The prevalent message the media has been sending is that men are sexual aggressors and that women are purely objects for men’s sexual desire. In other words, the actions represented in Rape Culture express that rape is acceptable. This may come as a surprise to most that this even exists, because who…

Sexual assault is a general term for any type of sexual activity that occurs without consent, could include behaviors like unwanted touching or kissing, sexual contact with someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol and unable to give an informed “yes” or “no”, rape or attempted rape.…