Episode One of The podcast introduces listeners to the scope of the issue, providing a foundation with key definitions and statistics. The episode defines terms such as sexual assault, consent, and coercion. The episode highlights alarming statistics, including, approximately 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men experience sexual assault while in college. Over 90% of sexual assault survivors on college campuses do not report the assault. LGBTQ+ students and marginalized communities are disproportionately affected, often facing additional barriers to reporting and support.

TW: Beyond 1 in 5 wants to acknowledge that this episode contains discussions of sexual assault, particularly in the context of college campuses. Some of the stories shared may be difficult to hear and may be triggering for survivors or those who have experienced trauma. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you need to pause, step away, or skip this episode, that’s okay. You’re not alone, and support is available. If you or someone you know needs help, resources such as RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE or online at rainn.org are available 24/7.

Resources used for this episode:

Brown, V., Haffner, G., Holmstrand, D., Oakum, C., Orbuch, E., Pavlock, V., & Pepperl, S. (2020). Rape and sexual assault. Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law, 21(2), 367-438

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Sexual violence on campus: Strategies for prevention. Sexual Violence on Campus: Strategies for Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/sexual-violence/communication-resources/campussv-prevention.pdf

Khan, S., Greene, J., Mellins, C. A., & Hirsch, J. S. (2020). The social organization of sexual assault. Annual Review of Criminology, 3(1), 139-163.

Moylan, C. A., Javorka, M., Maas, M. K., Meier, E., & McCauley, H. L. (2021). Campus sexual assault climate: Toward an expanded definition and improved assessment. Psychology of violence, 11(3), 296.

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RAINN: Sexual Violence. RAINN. (2024). https://www.rainn.org/