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RAPE on COLLEGE CAMPUSES 'the talk' by (me!) writeousmom..

I can't even believe I need to have this talk..  again.

but here we go..

rape on college campuses. it happens. be careful. be cautious. be aware.

but do not be paranoid. 

here are some ways to avoid being a victim:

1. don't go to college.  don't go to college parties.
2. travel only in numbers. have a bff protection system/strategy.
3. cover/protect your beverages at parties/social gatherings.  leave parties/social gatherings early. 
4. NEVER leave alone with someone to a different location; for any reason; period.  don't let your friends leave.. arrive and leave together.
4. stay conscious. and conscientious.
5. keep your doors locked

and use common sense..

in the event you, or someone you know is raped

REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY! LOUDLY! CLEARLY! UNASHAMEDLY! BOLDLY...

if I have taught you nothing else, please confirm that I have at least taught you that rapists thrive on silence and not getting caught..

now, you already know all of this..

the reason I can't believe I have to have this talk over and over..

is because, when it comes to college campus rapes.. it is -not always, but a large percentage of the time..

PEERS.

that means.. that someone who graduated from elementary school.. and then graduated from middle school, and then graduated from high school..

-that means that someone who received multiple diplomas, and passed SAT's and ACT's..  and who filled out college applications..

and may have even received awards, scholarships, etc for academics and athleticism..

that same person who shines on paper.. and in interviews..

HAS NOT LEARNED HOW TO RESPECT FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS.

why and how we graduate and hand diplomas to people who are capable of rape... 

I have no words; only deep disappointment and anger and frustration...

and I really, really, really think we need to entirely question and revamp our education system..

to develop and reward character.. not exclusively short term memory and facts and figures competence..

anyway..

the other problem, contributing factor worth re-mention.. is..

and its its worst at some of the most prestigious campuses.. this is because the value system is like..

reputation = more students = more money..

and if a bad reputation for the campuses spreads.. applications lower.. less money..

and quite frankly they care more about money than students, so..

factor that sad truth in..

and watch rapists throw their party...

the saying is true for rapists..  "Silence is golden."

but if we have any desire for the crime to stop..

WE MUST SPEAK OUT, SPEAK UP, SPEAK BOLDLY

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In Jesus Name..   Amen.

posted by SHE @ 11:13 AM