1. the silent epidemic & the ivory tower Kelley Fong September 19, 2006 “The University as a Local and Global Citizen”

2. Duke’s Lacrosse Scandal Lacrosse players accused of raping African- American exotic dancer National media coverage Exposure of university/community tension Raised issues of race, gender, and class “the episode has brought to glaring visibility…the deep structures of inequality in our society” - Duke President Richard Brodhead

3. Rape and Sexual Assault at Stanford Overview of Presentation Significance of issue Responsibility of universities Stanford policy Existing programs/resources at Stanford The next step

4. Why is this issue important to Stanford? “The Sexual Victimization of College Women,” Dept. of Justice (Dec. 2000) “College campuses are not ivory towers but, instead, have become hot spots for criminal activity” Women at college at greater risk for sexual assault 35 incidents of rape for every 1,000 women per academic year “Silent epidemic”

5. “1 in 4” National College Women Sexual Victimization (NCWSV) study 2.8% experienced completed/attempted rape incident However, figures measure victimization for just under 7 months So, nearly 5% victimized every year Over five-year college career  percentage of women victimized between 20-25%

6. At Stanford… From 2002 through 2004: Sex offenses reported to police: 13 incidents of forcible rape Reported to University counselors: 18 forcible offenses But according to national study, fewer than 5% of incidents reported to law enforcement officials

7. University Responsibility Responsibility to create a safe community Education, awareness Campus culture/attitudes

8. Stanford’s Policy “Sexual assault is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at Stanford University” Urges individuals to report assaults Pledge to promptness, confidentiality Commitment to providing information regarding services/programs Disciplinary violations

9. Services and Programs Stanford Hospital, Emergency Dept. Campus Police Vaden Medical Services SURE YWCA Sexual Assault Center Vaden Counseling and Psychological Services

10. Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention Program Educational programs Self-defense “The Real World” Individual consultation Training of RAs/PHEs

11. Awareness events V-Week “End violence against women” Awareness, support, and aid “The Vagina Monologues” Other activities Take Back the Night

12. The Next Step Victims rarely assaulted by strangers, most rapes occur in residences Focus on prevention Education, self-defense Academic approach?