Is there a date rape crisis on campuses?

Resources used to support "yes"

One very serious action occuring on college campuses all over the United States is date rape. Date rape is a problem that is not only very real to college campuses and throughout America today, but also very prevalent. FBI reports that rape is "the mos t frequently comitted violent crime in the U.S. today, surpassing murder, robberty, and other assaults".

JOURNAL ARTICLES

• Benson, D., Charitin, C., & Goudhait, F. (1992). Acquaintance rape on campus: A literature review. Journal of American College Health, 40, 157-165.

  A survey at thirty university campuses found that 50% of those surveyed were rape victims.

• Corman, A. (1991, August 13). Crisis on Campus. Family Circle, 104, (11), 132.

  Communicates that date rape is an outstanding problem on college campuses and must be dealt with.

• Henderson, M.S. (1994). University students' views on sexual assault prevention education in the Pennsylvania state system of higher education. College Student Journal, 28, 478-485.

  1,033 undergraduates at twelve universities were interviewed. 88% felt that sexual abuse prevention was necessary at their school.

• Martin, P., & Hammer, R. (1989). Fraternities and rape on campus special issue: Violence against women. Gender and Society, 3, 457-473.

  Fraternity brothers gang raping on campus.