Infographics by Melissa Locke One in 10. One in 10 of all college students experiences sexual assault, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Despite the efforts of Title IX, the Counseling Center, the Student Wellness Advisory Board and other campus organizations, student leaders said the overall awareness about the prevalence of and resources for … [Read more...] about ‘Something People Don’t Think Happens’: Students and Staff Speak about Sexual Assault
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Your Hero May Be a Rapist
Art by Madeline DuvallIn 2003 in Vail, Colorado, shortly after Kobe Bryant’s marriage to Vanessa Bryant and the birth of his first daughter, a 19-year-old girl accused Bryant of holding her down by her neck and whispering "You aren't going to tell anyone" into her ear as he raped her. DNA evidence concluded that she had Bryant's sperm inside of her and lacerations on her … [Read more...] about Your Hero May Be a Rapist
2018 Crime Stats Reveal Rape and Burglary Incidents at Pepperdine
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine's Campus Safety and Fire Safety Report for 2018 reveal two incidents of rape reportedly occurred on campus last year.The Department of Public Safety published the report Oct. 1, with details regarding campus fire safety systems and statistics concerning reported crimes on all Pepperdine campuses.Under a federal statute known as the Clery Act, … [Read more...] about 2018 Crime Stats Reveal Rape and Burglary Incidents at Pepperdine
University Discusses Increased Sexual Crime Reports
Photo courtesy of PepperdineThe University has responded to the increased reports of sexual misconduct on campus, connecting the increase to the national conversation around the #MeToo movement and education efforts on campus.During the spring semester, there have been seven reported sexual misconduct incidents, including "forcible rape, including date rape and sexual battery" … [Read more...] about University Discusses Increased Sexual Crime Reports
2 More Sexual Crimes Reported on Campus
Image Courtesy of the Department of Public SafetyTwo new sexual crimes have been reported on campus, increasing the total of reported sexual crimes this semester to seven. The sixth report, one of "sexual battery," was made on Feb. 7. According to the report, the event took place between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31, 2018 on the Lausanne Campus. The seventh report, one of "sexual … [Read more...] about 2 More Sexual Crimes Reported on Campus
