Sexual Assault on Campus

The subject of sexual assault has increased dramatically in recent studies. Studies show that at least 30% of sexual assault cases aren’t being reported. Senator Gillibrand in the Dockterman’s (2015) Time magazine article is calling “sexual assault on campus an epidemic” (p. 1). There are currently over 100 universities under investigation for the possibility of violating federal laws that are there to keep college students safe. The White House in fact has been threatening universities and colleges with sanctions for not following guidelines. 

          It is actually no surprise that when a sexual assault is reported, the university will simply not do anything about in fear that it might make headlines and/or bring a bad name to their school. Freshman and sophomore students are at greater risk for sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. Roughly, 80% of all incidents the offender is known by the victim (Dockterman, 2015). Now more and more women are speaking up on campus; reporting it to law enforcement. Many are no longer letting the subject go and are instead doing something about the issue.