Sexual assault

or discriminated when it comes to sexual assault cases. Sexual Assault could fall into a whole wide range of categories but the prime definition is “any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient”. Basically, if you do not feel comfortable with a given situation and you wish for it to stop, but it continues you are being a victim to sexual assault. Many are not aware that they are being victims to sexual assault because they may know the…

the causes of sexual assault. Sexual assault is very common on college campuses due to easy access of alcohol. Too much drinking could lead to destroying a person's inner body parts. In the meantime, college campuses should be more strict enforcing the rules and regulations about drinking. Sexual assault is mainly caused from drinking on college campuses. Therefore, campuses should be more strict enforcing the rules and regulations about drinking. “A landmark campus sexual assault report…

Rape or any type of sexual assault is devastating no matter the context. However, when put into the context of psychology, rape and sexual assault is especially heinous. Rape or sexual assault will practically affect every woman at least once in her lifetime, whether they are the victim or know a victim. This essay will discuss the many psychological impacts that rape and sexual assault result in, particularly touching on PTSD and the trauma associated. Numerous statistics and studies draw on…

I was aware that many sexual assaults occur while in college, but I never would have thought that there would be a statistic of 95% for unreported sexual assaults, because victims, regardless of sex, gender or sexuality, do not have confidence that either their story will be believed and that their university will not completely humiliate her. I think that when it comes down to having to deal with a university issues with athletes and sexual assaults, in this situation the university tries to…

Sexual assault and rape are public health issues and serious social which need to be taken more seriously. Nobody knows for sure what really happened when sexual and rape are the burden and impulsive youth, just out to have a good time, are exploring possibilities. “Good Kids”, the play presented by Mountain View College, is written by award-winning playwright Naomi Lizuka and under the direction of Seret Scott, deals with sexual assault on college campus. Drama, passion, and rumors are three…

campuses have experienced sexual assault (Kessler). These statistics should shock one to the core, but does it? This statistic, one in five, is a statistic that students at college campuses have heard over and over. What these students haven’t heard is that they and their college administrators can change this. There is an urgency for sexual assault policies to change on campus in order for students to have a safe educational environment. Background Falling under…

Military Sexual Assault is a hard concept to understand. However, if the cases are put into numbers it is quite startling to see, but also makes it easier to comprehend. About 23%-30% of women have experienced sexual assault and or attempted sexual assault during their career in the military (Campbell 97). Campbell goes on to say that, about 50% of survivors who suffer from depression actually seek professional help (97). Conard states that, 80%-90% of MST cases go unreported and 97% of victims…

of Bill Cosby and his sexual assaults of many women has been a hot topic in the news lately, and it has also been the start of the #MeToo movement that has shook the nation for the better. In the the New York Times article “Bill Cosby Found Guilty of Sexual Assault in Retrial,” it not only goes into depth about the trial, but how these women coming together brought forth a whole movement that has allowed so many women to tell their stories about being a victim of sexual assault. In my opinion, I…

Taking a Stand Against Sexual Assault CEO executive, Liam Jackson, discusses the need for change in Australian legislation surrounding the prevalent issue of rape in today’s society. Each year millions of taxpayer’s dollars are spent on prosecuting sexual assault in Australian courts. As well as this rape leads to debilitating psychological strain on our women, not to mention the added strain on of our economy, costing taxpayers millions annually. The women of this world are, our mothers,…

Sexual assault and rape are serious matters in today’s society. “On average, there are 288,820 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States” (“Sexual Violence Affects…”). Even with these statistics, rape is a violent act that is under-reported more and more each year. According to Webster’s Dictionary, rape is defined by, “unlawful sexual activity and usually sexual intercourse carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against the will, usually of a…