It was, like, one in four
I remember reading this thing in one of my classes, and I think it was like one in four [university students are sexually assaulted], and that seems like a crazy number and a lot of times, it is younger students who are partying or using substances and they are scared to come forward with it. I think it should be more known that if you are under certain drugs or alcohol that it's okay for you to speak up. I know a lot of times, people are scared that they are going to get in trouble.
Recommendations
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Create an inter-university and college roster of peer supporters and educators that includes international and domestic student leaders across genders.
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Use open-ended questions and collaborative communication when supporting a victim/survivor.
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Use approaches that are trauma informed and survivor-centred.