For National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, I found it fitting to discuss college campus rape myths. We’ve all heard of the term “rape myths” but what are these myths? A myth is a commonly held belief…
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Being a victim of a crime comes with a multitude of costs -- emotional, physical and financial. While many of the costs of victimization are impossible to calculate, such as the pain and suffering of the...
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At many universities, Greek life organizations dominate the social sphere of college campuses. Greek life organizations, and fraternities in particular, control the party atmosphere on their respective campus. The draw of the parties is often what...
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Spring Break can be an excellent opportunity to explore a new country or catch a tan on a sunny beach! However, traveling to a new country comes with risks. It’s important to do some research…
Did you know that more than half of students in colleges and universities involved in clubs, sports teams and organizations have experienced hazing? It occurs in high among both boys and girls that participate in sports...
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In 2013, Michael Deng, a freshman at Baruch College, died after being assaulted by his Asian American fraternity brothers as part of a hazing ritual for new pledges. Members of the fraternity were convicted criminally and...
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As January rolls in, many students return to their college campuses. For many universities, these campuses are in parts of the country with 4 seasons. This means that when the spring semester begins, so does…
It’s difficult to know when and how to help your young adult that are making his or her first venture into the “real” world. When do you need to intervene in their lives? In the case...
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As a student on a college campus, there is a high likelihood that you or a close friend will be exposed to drugs or drug-related activities in some way, shape or form, even if unintentionally. Although…
Last week, Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), who recently introduced legislation to protect Obama-era Title IX guidelines, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), who has played a key role in anti-sexual violence legislation both in the military and…
