Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it
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A recent survey found that many students at US universities lack trust in their institutions' ability to handle sexual misconduct cases, with most not reporting incidents. The survey revealed that students' perceptions are influenced by how their university responds to other types of harm, such as racism and anti-LGBTQ+ incidents.
Sexual misconduct is a common problem on US college campuses, with about 1 in 5 women and transgender or nonbinary undergraduates experiencing sexual assault during college. Despite its prevalence, only 16% of victims report incidents to school resources. A survey of 2,500 students at a large US university found that many students lack trust in their university's ability to handle sexual misconduct cases. Students' perceptions are influenced by how their university responds to other types of harm. The survey's findings are consistent with research showing that 50-90% of college students who experience sexual assault feel institutional betrayal. This can lead to negative mental health outcomes, including anxiety and post-traumatic stress symptoms.
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