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 An Unblinking Look at Sexual Assaults on Campus

The Hunting Ground,’ a Film About Rape Culture at Colleges.

 Brock Turner’s Father Sums Up Rape Culture in One Brief Statement

Dan, like Brock and his lawyer, deny the very existence of sexual assault by equating it with the kind of casual sex other college students enjoy...

 Campus Rape May Be ‘Worse Than We Thought,’ Study Shows

Nearly one in five college women were victims of rape or attempted rape during their freshmen year, with the most falling prey during their first three months on campus, according to a new study.

 Everything Wrong With How We Talk About College Rape, in 9 Awful Quotes

College officials are supposed to support and safeguard students, not foster a culture of sexual assault on campus. But sometimes, that's exactly what they do.

 Lena Dunham and `Girls` cast speak out against sexual assault

The cast of GIRLS has a powerful message...

 Poll: One in 5 women say they have been sexually assaulted in college

This Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll was conducted by telephone Jan. 15-March 29, 2015, among a random national sample of 1,053 adults age 17 to 26 who are current or recent undergraduate students at a four-year U.S. college since 2011 and lived on or near campus.

 Realizing When Realism Should Trump Idealism

You would think that anyone interested in rape prevention would welcome a new tool that might prevent rapes. But you'd be wrong.

 Students Stand Against Sexual Assault

Students standing up for survivors can transform society. For sexual assault awareness month, we want to highlight just a few of the movement leaders in our recent history who have worked tirelessly to make change. Watch these students transform their campuses with their protests.

 The Hunting Ground

From the Oscar-nominated filmmakers of THE INVISIBLE WAR comes a documentary about sexual assault on college campuses.

 The only 'privilege' afforded to campus rape victims is actually surviving

Hey, at least we live in a world where victim-blaming misogynist dinosaurs masquerading as important newspaper columnists get the earful they deserve.

 The Plague of Campus Rape

Jordan Johnson surely would have been expelled had he not been a football hero in a football-crazed town.

 What Makes the Stanford Rape Case So Unusual

The uproar over Brock Turner’s six-month sentence has put sexual violence at the center of a national conversation.

 What’s Wrong With the New Documentary About Rape on College Campuses?

The failures of a new documentary about rape on college campuses.

 Why Victims of Rape in College Don’t Report to the Police

If colleges are going to do a better job of handling sexual assault, college administrators are going to have to work together with police chiefs. But that collaboration is difficult, particularly because victims (especially those in college), are reluctant to report their assaults to the police.

Articles of Interest

Campus Assault and Rape Survivors Online Network

A safe place for survivors of campus rape and assault to share their stories and learn that they are not alone in their experiences.

End Rape on Campus

End Rape on Campus is a national organization providing confidential, complimentary resources to survivors, parents, alumni, and faculty seeking support.

Its On Us

It's on all of us to stop sexual assault.

Know Your IX

Founded in 2013, Know Your IX is a national survivor-run, student-driven campaign to end campus sexual violence. Running on grassroots energy, we educate students across the country about their civil right to education free from sexual violence and harassment while also pushing policy and legislative change on the national level for better federal enforcement of that same right.

Not Alone

Information for students, schools, and anyone interested in finding resources on how to respond to and prevent sexual assault on college and university campuses and in our schools.

See Act Stop

As The Hunting Ground played in theaters, and was screened at conferences, universities and even at the White House, more and more people wanted to do more than just watch. They wanted to take action and work to stop sexual assault on campus. See Act Stop is a way for film viewers, coalition partners and other activists to gather, trade notes and — via actions large and small – collectively act to push the general public, policymakers and school officials to see, act to do something to stop these violent acts and reduce their impact.

Speak Up Against Sexual Assault on College Campuses

One in five women experience rape or sexual assault on college campuses, and over half don’t report it to anyone. Stand with organizations like One Student and support these victims — help them speak out and get help!

Student Coalition Against Rape

First and foremost, in its role as a national organization, SCAR hopes to provide a network to connect students who are interested in working together to ensure that promises are kept and improvements are implemented. Together, we can demand change.

Resources

Rapeis.org

Most of the rape that happens on campuses occurs between people who know one another. This means that you will probably see the rapist in classes, the student center or even in the dormitories. Consider the impact of this on your ability to learn and thrive in college and remember you are legally entitled to get a stay away order from your school, allowing you to change dormitories and preventing him from coming near you.