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  • Essay / The Significance of Rape and Sexual Assault - 1638

    Most of these crimes often go unreported for fear of making the university appear dangerous or "dirty." Students tend to be afraid to express themselves, and for good reason too. The ACLU estimates that 95% of rapes on American campuses go unreported. The problem of underreporting reflects an extreme need for increased prevention and support systems on campus (Hart). Students found "responsible" for campus sexual assaults often face little or no punishment by school justice systems, while their victims' lives are frequently upended, according to a year-long investigation by the Center for Public.