OT- Rutgers Ranks Low for reported rapes per 1000 Students-NJ.Com Goes Negative With Headline

[Knight Shift]

Found the story while looking for Rutgers headlines on Twitter. Yeah--then don't read it, don't click on it. Blah, Blah, Blah. But this is the narrative, NJ.com puts out there on Rutgers.

"The university had 32 reported rapes in 2014, tied for seventh-most with the University of North Carolina, the analysis found."

BUT:

"On a per capita basis, Rutgers —at a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 students — does not rank among the highest in the nation, according to the analysis. "

"Victim advocates said that a higher number of reported rapes may be a sign more victims are comfortable coming forward."

http://www.nj.com/education/2016/06..._for_reported_rapes_r.html#incart_river_index

 

[Abro1975]

No cover ups at Rutgers.

 

[Tango Two]

Now this is something to advertise on here!

Parents and recruits take notice!

 

[Caliknight]

How many actually happened?

 

[mikemarc1]

Story is a potivive for RU, in my opinion.

Yes, we are near the top of reported rapes, but not near the top of rape rate.

Tells me RU admin. is is top notch in reporting, enforcing, and trying to prevent rapes. Nothing swept under bus

 

[Alamo Al]

How many are perpetrated by RU students as opposed to non student predators? Yes, it does make a difference.

 

[MrsScrew]

I wonder how many rapes go unreported.

 

[srru86]

Boston Globe
Brown, UConn rank first in this troubling campus statistic
Both report highest annual total. Story goes on to point out the first has 9200 while the other 26,500 students.

 

[retired711]

I wonder how many rapes go unreported.

My guess is that Rutgers is relatively low in that department. But of course even one rape is too many.