There is no doubt that there is an epidemic
of sexual assaults on college campuses. This problem has been getting
much-needed national attention over the last year. Presidential candidates are beginning
to have to confront the issue for their campaigns and current office holders
are feeling pressure to address the issue head-on. Below are some important
news stories and resources to keep up with this hot-button topic.
Time Magazine online articles: http://time.com/topic/campus-sexual-assault/
The American Association of University
Women (AAUW), “Know Your Rights: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault under
Title IX”: http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/legal-resources/know-your-rights-on-campus/campus-sexual-assault/
Campus Sexual Violence Resource List: http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/campus-resource-list
Huffington Post, “26 Groups That Work
With Rape Victims Think The Safe Campus Act Is Terrible”: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/rape-victims-safe-campus-act_55f300cce4b063ecbfa4150b
The Washington Post, “New poll shows
support for greater police role in college sexual assaults”: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/09/09/new-poll-shows-support-for-greater-police-role-in-college-sexual-assaults/
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