Sexual assault

Justice, does it exist in America? Looking at sexual assault cases, some would say yes and others no. Most sexual assault cases never make it to a court because authorities tell the victims that they do not have enough evidence …… What this answer to the victims suggests is that they will be denied their Due Process because they do not have what authorities consider to be hard evidence. There are some cases that have evidence, but the victim was impaired, so they have no case, they could forget…

Military sexual assault is a pervasive problem throughout the military, despite numerous initiatives to end it. While the military is starting to see an increase in sexual assault reporting, there’s still a fraction of men and women who choose not to report (Groves, 2013). Sexual assault is alarmingly common in the U.S. military, and no one dares to speak up about it. Statistics report that thirty-eight service members are sexually assaulted a day and not enough has been done to address this…

Sexual assault, one of the most horrendous crimes one can endure in their lifetime. Yet many do experience the excruciating victimization, particularly women. At one point it time, without knowing it, a person will have met someone who has been a victim of a sexual assault. With the rates consistently increasing, many assaults will go unknown to law enforcement as many women are afraid to come forward as they fear little will be done to help them. Sexual assault does not end after the assault;…

Rape and sexual assault are persistent issues that plague our society. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in America, however it is the least reported likely to result in a conviction (Maier, 787). All though anyone is at risk for being raped, women are more vulnerable than men with the risk of a woman being raped. 1 out of 6 women is raped where only 1 out of every 10 men is raped (rainn.org). Society has attempted to combat this by providing women with preventative strategies, but still…

The Issue of Sexual Assault in the Military In 2013 there were 28,700 military members that were sexually assaulted (Cernak). It is one of the largest issues in the United States military and it is being handled very poorly. All of the militaries time and money being out towards sexual assault are being used on repetitive training that is obviously not working because the numbers of sexual assaults going the wrong direction every year. Because of this training, victims know the options…

Statistics show that every one hundred seven seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Consequently, 68% of those cases are never reported to the police (“Statistics”). Sexual assault (rape) is an even larger problem at college campuses throughout the United States. Many college women (and some men) are taken advantage of when they’re intoxicated and/or on drugs. After this crime is committed, women are made to feel ashamed of themselves. They fall victim to derogatory terms and become…

While more than half of sexual assaults against women of college age occur off campus, on campus assaults are a problem that college and universities can and should do more to address. The best statistics show there is a correlation between 3 factors, alcohol use, sorority membership, and class status, and sexual assault on campus. To combat these trends colleges and universities need to address these factors while taking into account that any measures they take not simply move the problem from…

page, another person will experience sexual trauma. Most of the information from rape culture is how to avoid being a victim, but unfortunately it is impossible to control the actions of other people. Being sexually assaulted is a traumatic event that causes a variety of psychological disorders. Recovery is possible in most situations. Sexual assault is when a person experiences unwanted sexual advances. The experience can be physical, verbal, or visual assault. The victim is forced into the…

Sexual assault is an involuntary sexual act in which a person is coerced or physically forced to engage against their will, or any non-consensual sexual touching of a person. This is stated under assault in section 265 of the Criminal Code. Unfortunately enough, it is very common with one in four North American women being sexually assaulted during their lifetime. Sexual assault is a top tier issue in Canada. The terrifying part of the issue is that 80% of assailants are friends and family of…

intimidation, gang affiliations, and, what I am arguing, sexual assault. Sexual assault, in this case, is being defined as rape and unwanted touching between two inmates. Rape is seen as sexual intercourse that is not consensual thus, making someone the victim. I am looking to see what factors contribute to the occurrence of sexual assault in prison; specifically, does a man’s sexual orientation increase the likelihood of him being a target for sexual assault in prison. Also, I am looking at…