Shattering the Silence- The Truth About Campus Sexual Assault

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 ta ...