Department of Justice calls out campus sexual

violence
The Department of Justice released a report
showing cases of rape and sexual assault in
America and particularly on school
campuses prove to be a concern in society
today. The rate of rape of non-students is
higher than that of students, based on
reported cases. However the lifestyle
choices associated with college seem to
perpetrate the cycle of sexual violence.
Men and women are both victims of sexual
assault, and college students appear to be
the most vulnerable demographic.
Campus catastrophe
Reports of sexual assault on college
campuses often
come from parties
because many
victims are under
the influence of
alcohol or drugs or
are unconscious.
According to a 2007
study conducted by
Sexual assault is prominent on
the White House
college campuses.
Council on Women
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and Girls:
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Over half of
incapacitated rapes occur at parties
Over one-quarter of forced rapes
occur at parties
Seven percent of men admitted to
committing rape or attempted rape
Typically perpetrators assault more than
once, almost two-thirds of men admitted to
committing multiple offenses of an average
of six rapes. Unfortunately, 80 percent of
victims do not report to the police.
To learn more on campus sexual assault
visit
http://www.justice.gov/ovw/respondingcampus-sexual-assault.

Survivors suffer
Survivors of rape or sexual assault
experience high levels of mental health
issues and turn to substance abuse to cope
with PTSD, depression and anxiety.
These problems can lead to higher college
dropout rates and victims are more likely to
commit suicide. Victims of sexual violence
are also more likely to experience health
problems that follow them for life like
chronic pain, diabetes and eating disorders.
For more information on sexual assault
visit http://www.justice.gov/ovw/sexualassault.
Assault Aid
The DOJ supports victims of sexual assault
and rape through Congresses Sexual Assault
Services Program. This program helps
victims navigate the criminal justice system
with aid from local rape crisis centers,
mental health professionals and social
service providers. To learn more about the
program and its provisions visit
http://endsexualviolence.org/legislation/sexu
al-assault-services-program. Research shows
that survivors helped through this process
with an advocate are more likely to file
reports with the police and report less
distress. Additionally, this program will still
aid victims who do not choose to report. To
get involved or get help for yourself or
someone you know visit https://rainn.org/.
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