Sexual Assault On Campus Facts and Support

Facts about Sexual Assault on Campus

Women ages 18 to 24 are in the highest risk group for sexual assault and about 43% of women this age are enrolled in college. Some researchers argue that college women are even more vulnerable than their non-student peers. Recent studies have found that approximately 3% of college women are raped each academic year, usually by someone they know, and 20 to 25% of college women will be victims of sexual assault at some point during their college years. In the majority of these cases, the perpetrator is a fellow student. Less is known about the sexual assault of men, but research suggests that up to 10 percent of campus acquaintance rape victims are men, usually raped by other men.

Source: http://safercampus.org/

Campus Support

The Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SARP) Office is designed to support survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, as well as help shape a campus culture free from interpersonal violence through prevention education, training, and direct service coordination. Any student who has been a victim of sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking may seek support from the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Specialist by calling 317-910-5572 at any point when they are ready. The SARP Specialist will start by believing and will offer options to minimize and treat physical harm, assist with processing the unique and complex emotional aftermath, and help preserve evidence and explain the options for reporting. For more information about support and reporting, visit our site https://www.butler.edu/well-being/advocacy-prevention/ on addressing sexual misconduct.

Sexual Assault Prevention

At Butler University, we believe that the prevention of sexual misconduct is everyone’s responsibility. All new students who enroll at Butler are asked to complete the U Got This! course prior to the start of their first semester, which ensures all community members have the chance to explore the critical issue of consent, the role bystanders can play to shape a culture that does not support sexual misconduct, and the specifics of campus policy. Ongoing educational efforts including campaigns, workshops and events are coordinated within student organizations, residential communities, and the general student body throughout the year by various departments on campus. For more information: https://www.butler.edu/well-being/advocacy-prevention/prevention/

Butler University is also an active member of the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault Campus Consortium and has committed to a rigorous strategic planning cycle to assess and evolve sexual violence prevention and response efforts informed by research. Learn more about the ICESA Campus Consortium.

For more information about sexual assault advocacy on campus, visit https://www.butler.edu/well-being/advocacy-prevention/sarp-advocacy/.

For a comprehensive guide to addressing sexual misconduct at Butler, visit https://www.butler.edu/sexual-misconduct.