What: How serious a problem is sexual violence on college campuses today? Do women feel safe, and is there enough support and motivation to report rape?
More than 200 students from 70 colleges and universities around the country will come to UC Davis to discuss these and other issues during the fourth annual national student conference on "Campus Sexual Violence."
Twenty-five percent of female undergraduates will become victims of rape or attempted rape on American college campuses, according to Jennifer Beeman, coordinator of the UC Davis Rape Prevention and Education Program. Among the issues to be addressed at the conference is a backlash believed to have occurred recently in response to the idea that feminists are convincing students that there is an epidemic of sexual violence on campus. In addition, the issue of whether college rape victims are unwilling to come forward and report sexual violence will be addressed.
When: Saturday, April 1, beginning at 9 a.m.
Where: MU II in the Memorial Union
UC Davis
Visuals: In addition to lectures and workshops, there will be a drama called "Without Consent," which helps college students understand the issues of acquaintance rape. Interviews are available with students and rape prevention coordinators from the nation's colleges.
Background: In 1992, Students Together Against Acquaintance Rape hosted the first ever national student conference on campus sexual assault. Since then, hundreds of students have participated in this annual event.
Parking From Interstate 80 take Highway 113 headed toward Woodland.
and Directions: Take the Russell Blvd. exit and turn right. Proceed east on Russell Blvd. and at the fourth signal light (Howard Way) turn right. Parking is available in the parking garage or on Tennis Court Lane adjacent to the garage.
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Julia Ann Easley, General news (emphasis: business, K-12 outreach, education, law, government and student affairs), 530-752-8248, jaeasley@ucdavis.edu