A Rape on Campus: A Brutal Assault and Struggle for Justice at UVA by Sabrina Rubin Erdely was published in Rolling Stone magazine last week. It documents an 18-year old University of Virginia student's gang rape at a fraternity house in 2012.
I feel sick after reading the article. I am sad and angry; for the victim, for the many other victims of rape who are afraid to speak publicly, and because of the University's lack of support for its female students. These are young women, college students only 18 to 21 years old. Being raped is a traumatic event with long-lasting effects, even if victims are supported by their friends, family and community - which in the story documented and far too many others, they are not. The University's actions have been self serving and created a culture that turns a blind eye to serious crime.
Please consider signing this online petition calling on the University of Virginia administration to End the Rape Culture at UVA. You can add your name and support by signing the petition.
Advocacy groups like RAINN are an excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn more about how to support victims of rape and sexual assault.
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