College Crime

College Crime Statistics:

* College statistics show one in four college women surveyed are victims of rape or attempted rape
* 85% of rapes on campus are acquaintance rapes
* One in six female college students reported having been a victim of rape or attempted rape during the preceding year
* 27% of women have experienced a rape or attempted rape since age 14
* The majority of reported victims and offenders are college age, with the rape victimization highest among 16-19 year olds

College Crime Women's responses to assault statistics:

* Only 27% of the women whose sexual assault met the legal definition of rape thought of themselves as rape victims
* 42% of college women who are raped tell no one about their assault
* 42% of the women who were raped said they had sex again with the men who assaulted them
* 42% of raped women said they expect to be raped again

Men's responses to college statistics on rape facts:

* 84% of college men who committed rape said that what they did was definitely not rape
* 55% of the men who raped said they had sex again with their victims
* One in fifteen male students reported committing a rape or attempting to commit rape during the preceding year
* Nearly one third of college men said they were likely to have sex with an unwilling partner if they thought they could get away with it

Reporting Statistics on College Crime Facts:

* 5% of college women who are raped report the rape to the police
* 5% of college women who are raped seek help at a rape crisis center
* 90% of acquaintance rapes involve alcohol
* Alcohol is a factor in 100% of gang rapes

Diseases, pregnancy, campus stalking statistics:

* Three in 1000 college students are HIV-positive
* Every year, one million teenage girls get pregnant
* 13% of college women were stalked during one six to nine month period
* 80% of campus stalking victims knew their stalkers
* 3 in 10 college women reported being injured emotionally or psychologically from being stalked

College Crime Statistics: Students Reality Check

The typical image of a rapist is a crazed maniac who jumps out of the bushes, brandishes a knife or gun and forces a woman to have sex with him. Images like this are strong and lasting but they mask the essential fact that most rapes are committed by acquaintances, someone you know, husband, relative, friend, perhaps a boyfriend, date rape.

This false image lives on because few rapes by acquaintances are ever reported: in fact, as the college statistics demonstrated above, those involved often do not recognize that a rape has occurred. Most rapes occur in the victim's home or dorm room, the offender's home or dorm room, or a vehicle.

Many times a woman will not want to confront her assailant, for fear of getting a bad grade or losing respect within the campus/community, or losing a job.

Women sometimes look towards themselves, asking what they did wrong, therefore shifting the blame away from where it really should be.

Womens Self Defense:

The best way to protect yourself from college crime is to be aware of your surroundings and the people that you're with. Don't ignore feelings of uneasiness you may feel around a certain man, and don't worry about being rude or unfriendly.

If someone is making you uncomfortable, don't let them intimidate you, and don't be afraid to let them know what your limits are is the essence of womens self defense.

Keep in mind that whether you know the man, if it is a friend, if they assault you, it is rape and it can be reported.

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College and university campus crime statistics data is available from two major sources, the U.S. Department of Education which under the "Jeanne Clery Act" collects college crime statistics from more than 6,000 schools, and the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program which includes data for about 400 schools.

The most recent statistics on crime college data from each government agency are available from this page. College Crime and University Campus Crime Statistics

What is the "date rape" drug?

What does Rohypnol look like?

Is Rohypnol legal?

Who uses Rohypnol and how?

Why has there been an increase in teen use of Rohypnol?

What happens when you take Rohypnol?

What are the side effects?
Is Rohypnol addictive?

Why is Rohypnol called the "date rape drug"?

Are there other "date rape" type drugs?

How can I avoid becoming a victim of rape under the influence of Rohypnol or GHB?

Next up from College Crime, are the Answers here at the Date Rape Drug.

From College Crime: Pepper Spray History...in the beginning

Historically, the use of natural elements for personal security weapons has been recorded over a hundred years ago. Using the essence of a hot pepper as a weapon is not a new age idea.

The ancient Chinese put ground cayenne pepper in rice paper and flung it in the face of their opponents, and Japanese ninjas used ground pepper to disable opponents as well. During Japan's Tukagawa Empire, police used the "metsubishi," a box used to blow pepper into the eyes of captured political opponents.

The pepper spray products on this site represent some of the best choices for size, shape, and potential stopping power found on the market for womens self defense. Fortunately today, we don't have to be a "ninja" to possess and use these powerful personal defensive sprays as personal security weapons.

The message here from College Crime is "personal safety first". Womens self defense encourages women to "Always Be Prepared". Be aware of your surroundings. Learn a few good physical skills for self protection ( First Visit ). Womens self defense products are now easy to obtain, so carry a safe and easy to use can of pepper spray as shown on this page.

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