The Negative Impact Of Sexual Assault On College Campuses

Which campus will be next? It is not a question of if, but when and where? College is the first time students get to spend time without parental guidance. In fact, college is a place where many students learn about themselves, but are they safe? Campuses are filled with all kinds of students, including different ages. Unfortunately, not every student will have a positive mindset or the respect of others. Nowadays, the most assaults are happening on a college campus and this is a serious issue that can be prevented. Research claims that, “Eighteen percent experienced an attempted and/or completed sexual assault since entering college.” (NSVRC) On an average, that is, one in five students worldwide, but we can make those numbers decrease greatly with a few steps. Colleges and Universities should disperse preventions and have an education class for incoming and former students about the consequences of sexual assault in order to lessen the amount on campuses.
In many cases, students only know the basics about sexual assault such as, how horrible it is, but if colleges and universities incorporate a class about why it is horrible, students can expand their knowledge. Additionally, if colleges and universities create a mandatory class of sexual assault, students on the campus would know how serious of a problem it is. Therefore, every student on campus will recognize how serious the consequences are and will be informed about sexual assault. All students will understand that any act of sexual assault is permitted on