The Dangers of Sexual Assault on College Campus

The first step any sexual assualt victim should take, regardless or where or how they were assaulted, should be to seek immediate medical attention and be as clear to the medical professionals how you have been injured. According to the Department of Justice, only a shocking 13% of rape cases are reported to campus security or local law enforcement. As aforementioned, suffering from sexual abuse, rape, or sexual assault are intensely traumatic social, mental, emotional and physical experiences, which is why rape victims are 13 times more likely to attempt suicide. 

The second step you should take is speak with law enforcement. Most perpetrators of sexual violence are personally connected to the victims, which is part of why it is often difficult for victims to percieve their situation properly. Many victims of sexual violence sometimes blame themselves for their situation as well, which speaks to the complexity of dealing with sexual assault cases. Regardless of your perception of the events that took place, if you feel as though you have been violated in any way you should speak with law enforcement immediately for the sake of your protection and the improvement of your community. College campus securities are not the most reliable sources of police protection, investigation, and general help, which is why we recommend you speak with a local police precinct as well.