Sexual assault is a problem worldwide, but recently, its
prevalence on college campuses has been under the spotlight. A recent study has
shown that 80% of campus rapes are not reported to the authorities. Many
students feel safer going to campus officials rather than the authorities with
the hopes of avoiding a drawn out case that still may lead to no repercussions
for their attacker.
In addition, it is no surprise that with the rape culture
today, many victims aren’t even aware they are assaulted. With so many people
claiming that if one is intoxicated they were asking to be assaulted, it is
easy to not feel comfortable talking about an incident. However, what does this
mean for the thousands of women and men facing sexual assault yearly?
If sexual assault is not reported, there is a small chance
that the victim will be screened for STI’s, let alone helped with the potential
emotional deficits they may face. Moreover, due to society’s beliefs, males who
face sexual assault often suffer from the emotional trauma alone because it is
seen and “un-masculine” to be a victim of sexual assault. Many people tend to
neglect the health risks that follow an assault that was not addressed.
Overall, sexual assault is a serious issue that must be
addressed. The health risks that follow a person after an assault can lead to
an untreated STD, depression or anxiety. Society must change their views on
sexual assault in order for the victims to receive the care they need.
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Question:
What can we do to make sure victims receive the care they
need?
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