Trigger Warning:
Sensitive information regarding sexual assault is below, please proceed with caution
Sensitive information regarding sexual assault is below, please proceed with caution
Where is the most likely location of campus sexual assaults?
Sexual assaults can occur anywhere on campus.
A study on large universities did find that there are a larger number of sexual assaults off campus then on, (please check NBC for more specific info about this,) but the most popular spots for sexual assaults on campus completely depends on the school. We will find and update more information on this will be found from analyzing our college research.
A study on large universities did find that there are a larger number of sexual assaults off campus then on, (please check NBC for more specific info about this,) but the most popular spots for sexual assaults on campus completely depends on the school. We will find and update more information on this will be found from analyzing our college research.
What is the most likely time for campus sexual assaults to occur?
Fall and freshman year.
Students are more likely to be sexually assaulted during the first months of their first and second semesters in college, and more than 50% of all college sexual assaults occur from the beginning of the fall semester to Thanksgiving break.
(Info from RAINN, please see source number four for specific study)
Students are more likely to be sexually assaulted during the first months of their first and second semesters in college, and more than 50% of all college sexual assaults occur from the beginning of the fall semester to Thanksgiving break.
(Info from RAINN, please see source number four for specific study)
Who is at risk?
Every person is at risk. 11.2% of all college students will undergo some form of sexual assault.
In graduate students, 8.8% of all female graduate students and 2.2% of all male students are sexually assaulted. But in undergraduates, the percentage is significantly higher, with 23.1% of all female undergrads and 5.4% of all male undergraduates sexually assaulted. And 21% of all TGQN students are sexually assaulted at some time.
The current risk of sexual assault is undoubtedly higher for women, but even in collegiate men, (aged 18-24,) the risk of being sexually assaulted is 78% higher in college than anywhere else.
(All info above from RAINN)
In graduate students, 8.8% of all female graduate students and 2.2% of all male students are sexually assaulted. But in undergraduates, the percentage is significantly higher, with 23.1% of all female undergrads and 5.4% of all male undergraduates sexually assaulted. And 21% of all TGQN students are sexually assaulted at some time.
The current risk of sexual assault is undoubtedly higher for women, but even in collegiate men, (aged 18-24,) the risk of being sexually assaulted is 78% higher in college than anywhere else.
(All info above from RAINN)
Who is the usual predator?
Any person could be a sexual predator; in colleges, this includes students, staff, teachers, teaching assistants, and other people who just live in the campus town. However, eight out of ten sexual assaults are committed by a person previously known to the victim, so it is more likely (but not impossible) that college students will know their attacker rather than not. (RAINN)
What are colleges doing to stop sexual assaults?
Each school takes different measures to prevent sexual assaults, though in theory, it's fairly difficult to completely prevent them through campus policy. Nearly every college has easy means of accessible reporting, whether through a Title IX Coordinator, through an online form, or another method. Some colleges implement a "safe walk" escort system, and others have entire months dedicated to raising awareness. It all depends on the college.
How many are actually reported and followed through?
Out of all reported sexual assaults, (not just college,) only 23% are actually reported, 4.6% lead to arrest, and only 0.46% lead to incarceration.
For college-aged female students, only 20% choose to report.
(https://www.rainn.org/statistics/criminal-justice-system)
For college-aged female students, only 20% choose to report.
(https://www.rainn.org/statistics/criminal-justice-system)
What do I do if I'm sexually assaulted?
Call 911 as soon as you feel safe doing so, and report the perpetrator to the school. Your college is legally required to offer you help according to Title IX, and can help you switch schedules or dormitories so that you feel safer, and bring justice to the incident. If you feel like your school is trying to drop your case or blaming you for the incident, please please please reach out to a hotline or other resource for support. You deserve safety and justice.
Hotlines found here
(Info from womenshealth.gov)
Hotlines found here
(Info from womenshealth.gov)