Serial Rapists on College Campuses

What do frat brothers and priests have in common?  They’re both protected from prosecution for rape.

Rape is rape, and rapists should be put behind bars to protect others. Period. Just because most college rapists belong to fraternities or athletic teams does not give them a pass.  This isn’t the “good-ol’-boys club” where with a wink and a nod the administration excuses them because “boys will be boys.”

If colleges offered bystander training to fraternities and athletic teams, frat brothers and team members could stop sexual violence and potentially prevent rape from occurring in the first place. Students need to understand that we expect them to promote respect and healthy relationships.  I believe that this culture can change with more awareness about sexual violence on college campuses.

A recent study found that 46% of college rapists admitted to raping more than 10 times. In the real world, they would be serial rapists.  Because most rapes take place at the hands of a small percentage of the student body, the administration should expel them. This would send a clear message that rape is serious and that perpetrators will be prosecuted.

The Greek society has its place in the college culture but fraternities should not be allowed to harbor a few psychopaths with a history of raping women. Instead, the administration should find these bad apples and remove them so that Greek life – and student life — can prosper.

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