Reducing Sexual Assault on Campus by blogger Kendra

Hormones run rampant among college campuses with incoming freshmen ready to enjoy the college scene which, along with actual classwork, consist of drinking, partying, and sex. Unfortunately, many students partake in this so called scene incorrectly. Some students consider this more of a free-for-all four year journey all the while insisting this is just part of the college experience.





Sexual violence is a touchy subject that most college campuses put little emphasis on. It is something that often gets put on the back-burner until it is too late.


Statistics

show that one in four college women have either been the victim of rape or an attempted rape.







Luckily there is so much that can be done by school officials to ensure their students do not become another statistic. A colleges theater group could put on a play about sexual assault on college campuses and how to stay safe. Or perhaps there could be a week long 'Assault Prevention' week complete with self-defense training lessons one day and a speaker the next.





Also, although campuses have phones set up for students to report a crime, what are the chances of a student being near one of the phones during the time of an emergency? Nearly every college student has access to a mobile device. Colleges could create a texting service that will allow students to text a certain number or letter to campus security for help.