For the first time this year campuses are now providing data on dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking in addition to rape statistics.   AAUW’s analysis of the 2014 data revealed the following.

Ninety-one percent of college campuses disclosed zero reported incidences of rape in 2014.              AND

Only about 10 percent of college campuses disclosed a reported incident of dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking in 2014.

These statistics are contrary to study after study which show that sexual harassment and violence are violence are all too prevalent in institutions of higher education.  One in five women is sexually assaulted during college, and more than one in five college women experiences physical abuse, sexual abuse, or threats of physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner.

With the 2014 statistics, it’s no wonder that students may not feel comfortable coming forward to report such crimes at some of these schools.  This should be a serious case for concern for any college or university.

On the other hand,  The 2014 numbers show that campuses that reported one type of sexual violence often disclosed reports of other types.  This suggests that some schools have built the necessary systems to welcome reports, support survivors, and disclose accurate statistics.

To read the full report, click http://www.loveisrespect.org/pdf/College_Dating_And_Abuse_Final_Study.pdf