The issue of sexual assault on college campuses has come to the forefront recently, as Vice President Joe Biden took to the airwaves to discuss the issue last week. As many who are involved in this blog know, my research is dedicated to this topic – so of course I find it heartening to see so much attention brought to the topic. The attached link is from NPR, and gives the overview of the Obama administration’s view on the problem of sexual assault on college campuses. While they offer no new legislative points, they encourage universities to develop transparent and easily accessible guidelines for action, which is one of the major barriers in regards to victims seeking help. Of particular importance is the encouragement of the involvement of ALL college students, male and female, in bystander education, as there is mounting research that shows that the most successful advocacy programs have a strong male-focused component.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/04/04/135109643/colleges-universities-told-to-do-more-to-prevent-sexual-assaults?sc=tw&cc=share