All Entries in the "Sexual Assault/Harassment" Category
University of Vermont Fraternity Suspended for Issuing an Offensive Survey
The survey asked, “If you could rape someone, who would it be?”
Government Survey Finds That One of Every Six American Women Have Been Raped
More than 44 percent of American women report being victims of sexual violence other than rape.
Workers in Jobs With a High Risk of Being Sexually Harassed Are Paid More
Research by Joni Hersch, a professor of Vanderbilt Law School, finds that women are six times more likely than men to be sexually harassed on the job.
Two Delaware Universities Share a Grant to Reduce Gender-Based Violence
The three-year program will be under the direction of Angela Sequin, program coordinator for the Wellspring Student Wellness Program at the University of Delaware.
Yale Takes Steps to Strengthen Response to Sexual Misconduct on Campus
President Richard Levin announces new plans to address the campus climate and to respond to incidents of sexual misconduct.
Report Finds Widespread Sexual Harassment at Australia’s Military Academy
Elizabeth Broderick of the Human Rights Commission stated in a news conference that there was a “warrior culture” at the academy that makes it more difficult for women.
Northwestern University Receives a Federal Grant for Prevention and Response to Sexual Assault
The grant money will be used to hire a full-time coordinator for sexual assault response services on campus .
Bowdoin “Speak About It” Skit Program, That Deals With Issues of Sexual Assault, Goes on Tour
The tour has visited Colby, Bates, Haverford, Williams, and Utica colleges.
Quote of the Week
“Every time we refer to a woman as a girl and a man as a boy, we’re setting ourselves back by disrespecting ourselves as sexual beings.”
University of Iowa Study Finds Higher Incidence of Domestic Violence in Rural Areas
Lead author, University of Iowa Professor Corinne Peek-Asa, says, “We need to think about how to protect isolated women.”
Rise in Reported Sexual Assaults at Stanford and Dartmouth
Campus officials say the increase may be in the number of people reporting such crimes not an increase in the number of sexual assaults.
Survey Finds That College Women Are Frequent Victims of Dating Violence and Abuse
43 percent of college women have been victims of violent or abusive dating behavior.
Family of Murdered Graduate Student Files Lawsuit Against Yale University
Suit alleges Yale failed to adequately protect women students.
Social Work Scholar Finds Large Discrepancies in Level of Services for Sexual Assault Victims in Texas
Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz calls for increased funding for rape crisis centers, victim compensation funds, and sex crimes units of law enforcement and district attorney offices.
A Challenge to Produce the Best App to Combat Sexual Violence
The federal government establishes the “Apps Against Abuse” technology challenge.
Former Student at the University of the South Claims He Was Denied Due Process After He Was Accused of Rape
He is pursuing a $3 million federal lawsuit against the university.
Bowie State University Takes the Offensive Against Sexual Assault
First-year students are required to participate in sexual assault workshops and other programs.
Notre Dame Agrees to Alter Procedures on Handling Sexual Assault Allegations
Under the agreement, the university will file periodic reports with the Education Department and has agreed to complete administrative reviews of all sexual assault complaints within 60 days.
Marquette University Admits It Mishandled Reporting of Sexual Assault Cases
Over a 10-year period, the university failed to report campus incidents to Milwaukee police. A new policy is now in effect.
Study Finds That Arrests Are Made in Very Few Campus Sexual Assault Cases
A survey of six universities in Illinois and Indiana finds very few arrests and almost no convictions resulting from reported cases of sexual assault.
Survey Finds Alarming Rate of Sexual Assault on Australian College Campuses
A report by the National Union of Students in Australia offers disturbing statistics on sexual assault on college campuses in the country. The survey found that two out of every three women had “an unwanted sexual experience” while enrolled in college. One in six women who responded to the survey said they had been raped […]
Department of Education Says Yale Underreported Sex-Related Criminal Offenses
The violations occurred many years ago and steps have been taken to address the problem. But the revelations are an embarrassment to the university that has been accused of having a sexually hostile campus environment.
University of Virginia Revises Sexual Misconduct Policies
The University of Virginia has released its proposed new “Policy and Procedures for Cases of Student Sexual Misconduct.” The university is seeking comments and recommendations from the university community before officially adopting the new code.
Cal Poly Students Allowed to Continue Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign
Students at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo sought to increase awareness of sexual assault by printing up T-shirts that contained the slogan “I ♥ Consensual Sex.”
