Researcher calls for increase in sexual assault awareness programs on college campuses
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 02:50
in Psychology & Sociology
The statistics for sexual assault are unsettling; the Department of Justice reports that one in five college women will be the victim of attempted or actual sexual assault during their college years. In a new study, researchers from two universities, including the University of Missouri, have found that college women often are unaware of drug-facilitated sexual assault and fail to recognise the risk of certain behaviours, including leaving drinks unattended...