White House Hopes to End 'Violent Campus Culture'

The White House is taking on the issue of sexual assault on college campuses, offering some suggestions to reduce violence.

The administration released a 20-page report this week addressing the problem and giving some recommendations. The report says:

• Colleges need to know what's happening on campus by surveying student awareness of the issue
• Schools should promote "bystander intervention" where witnesses will step in to help
• Trained victim advocates should be available to provide support.

"Colleges and universities can no longer turn a blind eye or pretend rape and sexual assault doesn't occur on their campuses," Vice President Joe Biden said.

The administration has created a task force, working to end what they call a "violent campus culture."

According to the report, the government will make enforcement data and other information about sexual assault available on NotAlone.gov.

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