Title: Realities of Sexual Assault on Campus | BestColleges
Headings: The Realities of Sexual Assault on Campus
The Realities of Sexual Assault on Campus
By Courtney Smith-Kimble
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Sexual Assault?
Sexual Assault Prevention Issues
Underreporting
Victim Perpetrator Relationship
School Policies and Procedures
Student Safety and Reducing Sexual Assault Risk
What Students Can Do
Basic Safety Guidelines
Sexual Assault in Relationships
Contact a support line
Don't blame yourself
List safe places
Document hostile communications
Seek counseling
Call the police
What Colleges and Universities Can Do
What Parents Can Do
After an Assault
After an Assault: Immediate Steps
If Someone You Know Is Assaulted
After an Assault: Moving Forward
After an Assault: Recovery
Additional Information and Resources
National Sexual Assault Online Hotline and Chat
Enlisting Smartphones in the Campaign for Campus Safety
Campus Sexual Assault Tool Kit
Support for Rape and Sexual Assault Victims
Know Your Rights: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault under Title IX
Student Activism

Content: However, reports do not indicate how schools resolve these matters. Reports also reveal that cases do not always protect the victim or properly punish the perpetrator. Attempts to improve safety include a 30-day turnaround time from when the victim reports the assault. However, stakeholders highlight the lack of school efforts nationwide and the low amount of reported cases that actually lead to disciplinary action. Student Safety and Reducing Sexual Assault Risk
What Students Can Do
Sexual violence can happen to anyone regardless of gender or age. Victims are not responsible for assault. In fact, predators seek power and control over others, which fuels their actions. While victims are never responsible for assault, individuals can take precautionary measures to reduce their risk of attack. Basic Safety Guidelines
Provide information: Students should inform friends and family about their plans, which may include a taxi ride, parties, a late study session, or a date.