A week like this serves to benefit everyone with a mother, sister, girlfriend, aunt or niece. A crime like this not only affects the victim, but the victim's family, friends and loved ones as well. This is a week to bring attention to one of the most despicable crimes someone could endure. Just for a second, put yourself in the shoes of the victim or the victim's family. You might get a glimpse of what dealing with rape must be like, how it would change your life, how it would change your beliefs in humanity and even your faith in God.
Nobody wants to think about rape and sexual assault because it is extremely hard to stomach.
Nobody wants to think that it could happen to them or someone they care for. This denial is exactly what gives Remember Week the impact this campus so badly needs. It raises awareness that sexual assault does happen and that it can happen to anyone. People should realize that, even with people like Rex Krebs behind bars, there will always be someone else out there who is a threat. A week like this could possibly be one of the most important weeks throughout the year.