Consensus and Conflict Theory Approaches to Combat Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault The impact of sexual assault and rape is devastating to our community and culture. This terrible crime has been around for longer than records have been kept. Throughout world history, the primary targets of these crimes have been women but not exclusively limited to women. Sexual related crimes are crimes of power rather than crimes of passion or lust. These are crimes of ignorance that continue because it is tolerated by both man and society.
First, we as a society have to continue to bring attention this on-going problem. Consensus Theorists apply focus on government agency lead education programs, treatment and services provided to victims (Macy, 2009). One of the education programs to educate society about on-going problem is the Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Macy, 2009). Sexual Assault Awareness Month was first observed in 2001 (Macy, 2009). In 2009, President Obama became the first United States President to proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness month (Macy, 2009). This is an annual campaign, held every April, to raise public awareness about sexual assault and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence (Macy, 2009). This annual campaign is coordinated by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center with the assistance from sexual assault awareness and prevention programs and organizations across the United States (Macy, 2009). Many organizations have a role in drawing attention to this national campaign. Those organizations range from state and local agencies to crisis centers, private businesses, campuses and even individuals. Some of the topics of discussion are how sexual violence affects public health, human rights, social issues and prevention efforts (Macy, 2009). This campaign has been a great tool used nationwide to spread the word about sexual violence and prevention of sexual violence. This campaign has to spread its wings and find its way into the community. The annual campaign
First, we as a society have to continue to bring attention this on-going problem. Consensus Theorists apply focus on government agency lead education programs, treatment and services provided to victims (Macy, 2009). One of the education programs to educate society about on-going problem is the Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Macy, 2009). Sexual Assault Awareness Month was first observed in 2001 (Macy, 2009). In 2009, President Obama became the first United States President to proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness month (Macy, 2009). This is an annual campaign, held every April, to raise public awareness about sexual assault and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence (Macy, 2009). This annual campaign is coordinated by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center with the assistance from sexual assault awareness and prevention programs and organizations across the United States (Macy, 2009). Many organizations have a role in drawing attention to this national campaign. Those organizations range from state and local agencies to crisis centers, private businesses, campuses and even individuals. Some of the topics of discussion are how sexual violence affects public health, human rights, social issues and prevention efforts (Macy, 2009). This campaign has been a great tool used nationwide to spread the word about sexual violence and prevention of sexual violence. This campaign has to spread its wings and find its way into the community. The annual campaign
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