Campus Assault

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Getting Started

Because campus sexual assault continues to be a significant issue in campuses all across America, it is vital to understand how male and female perpetrators and victims are treated.

Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:

· Describe the fine balance required in protecting the rights of both the accuser and the accused in cases of campus sexual assault.

Resources

· Textbook: Collective, C. J., Prior, S., & Jones, L. (2018). Investigating difference: human and cultural relations in criminal justice (3rd ed.). Pearson.

Background Information

Sexual assault is a significant problem on college campuses across the country. Issues in reporting and investigation of these assaults are in the news. Sometimes the victim is not taken seriously. Sometimes the victim’s accusations are automatically believed without any investigation, resulting in drastic consequences for the accused. Achieving a balance between believing victims who have the courage to report an assault and protecting the due process rights of an accused is vitally important to establishing a safe campus environment.

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.

2. Read Chapter 8 from our textbook.

3. Using the Internet, research and carefully consider a case involving sexual assault on a college campus.

4. Write a two to three-page (or 1,000-1,500 word) paper that addresses the following:

a. How was the investigation of this assault handled?

b. Was the victim treated appropriately?

c. Was the suspect provided appropriate due process rights including a presumption of innocence?

d. Would the outcome have been different in your opinion if the sex of the victim and perpetrator had been reversed? What about if the victim and perpetrator were of the same sex?

5. Make sure that your assignment is in proper APA format.

6. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor by the end of the workshop.