Basically, not saying yes. Rape is the most prevalent, serious violent crime committed on college campuses. In 1985 a survey of over 6,000 students on 32 college campuses was conducted by Ms. magazine, psychologist Mary P. Koss, and the National Institute for Mental Health. Told No One about their assaults. Without reporting, many sexual assault victims will not receive the assistance they need, assailants will not be brought to justice, and the number of campus rapes will continue to escalate.
College students are more vulnerable to rape than any other age group.
The developmental tasks associated with entering college tend to put college students at risk. Acquaintance rapes are likely to occur in off-campus apartments, fraternity houses and residence hall rooms. A random sample of 865 students were surveyed regarding their use of alcohol and related behaviors in the Spring of 1993. This chart constitutes a brief synopsis of Article 130 of the New York State Penal Law. Students found in violation of this section of the Code may be subject to suspension or expulsion from the College.