One of the ways we can prevent sexual assault is by stepping in when we see something suspicious. That’s exactly what Staff Sgt. Anthony Ciccariello Jr., Sgt. James Smith and Spc. Evan Lipp did when off-duty at a bar in Watertown, New York, saving a young woman from an attacker. “I noticed the two males had the female on one of the couches and they were molesting her,” Lipp said. “I noticed that she was barely conscious. It didn’t look right.” Using their Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention training, the three men decided to step in and get the woman away from this awful situation. Together, the soldiers separated the man from the woman and handed him over to police. Youtube / Watertown Daily Times Read More: This Historic Photo Looks Normal Until You Spot The Thing That Just Doesn’t Belong (via Liftable) Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/soldiers-stop-assault
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); Sexual assault on college campuses is a major issue in America. In fact, one in five women report being sexually assaulted at least once before age 25. When you add in the estimated 35 percent of rapes that go unreported, it stands to reason that the true number of college campus assaults is even higher. While some try to pin the blame on what victims were wearing or how much they had to drink, rape is not about uncontrolled sexual urge and it certainly is no one’s fault but the assailant’s. It is a power play meant to demean and belittle victims. Read More: Alleged Rapist Claims His Penis Is Not Big Enough For Sexual Assault Which is exactly what makes the reports coming out of the University of Missouri so disturbing. There, members of the Delta Upsilon fraternity have been accused of giving pledges date rape drugs to incapacitate and sexually assault women. Facebook / Delta Upsilon – Missouri Chapter The allegations started coming out after a wild party in September sent several people to the hospital with alcohol poisoning. Reportedly, the drugs were handed out as part of hazing ceremonies during Greek Week. Facebook / MU Greek Week googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI1_BTF’); }); A letter dated September 13, 2016 from the University of Missouri Title IX office to the fraternity reads as follows. iStock “Active members of Delta Upsilon fraternity allegedly provided each new member with three pills and instructed them to drug women for the purpose of incapacitating them prior to engaging in sexual activity. It has been alleged that new members are required to engage in such conduct in order to complete their initiation process.” This news comes only one month after the fraternity was suspended for using racial slurs. YouTube / ABC 17 News And the problem is in no way specific to this campus. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI2_BTF’); }); In June, the nation fumed when Brock Turner, known to the media as the “Standford Swimmer,” was sentenced to only three months for raping an unconscious young woman. #whywomendontreport because men like Brock Turner only get 3 months in jail while still being known as a swimmer and not a rapist.— Normani stan (@Zoeybaby09) October 14, 2016 Certainly, the way our justice system deals with sexual assault in not up to par. For too long, assault has been written off as “guys will be guys.” It’s time to stop normalizing this behavior. @washingtonpost Excusing “frat boy” behavior is what makes campus rapist like Brock Turner invincible. — Heidi (@HeidiRochelle) October 8, 2016 To learn more about the ongoing investigation, check out the video below. Read More: Two Girls Caught This Sexual Predator By Using Their Simple Lemonade Stand What do you think should be done to stop the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses? If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can find help at RAINN. Call their 24/7 hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or chat anonymously with a support […]
Before finishing their college degree, approximately one in five women will be subject to some level of sexual assault. The volume of violence against young women seems impossible to ignore — and yet, more often than not, that’s exactly what happens. But…what if it was a bear? What if a giant, hungry, angry bear was pounding down your door. For some women, that’s exactly what it feels like just walking to class. This video may seem silly, but its message is important for everyone to hear. Not the greatest odds, huh? It’s time for us all to stand up and make a difference in the safety of young women and girls everywhere. Visit It’s On Us for more information and to see how you can help spread the message and save lives. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/sexual-assault-vs-bears/
