A 3 year study shows that while male student-athletes comprise 3.3% of the population,

they represent 19% of sexual assault perpetrators and 35% of domestic violence

perpetrators. (Benedict/Crosset Study)

Game Stats

One in three college sexual assaults are committed by athletes. (Benedict/Crosset Study)

In the three years before 1998, an average of 1000 charges were brought against athletes each year. (Benedict/Crosset Study)

In 1995, while only 8.5% of the general population was charged with assault, 36.8% of athletes were charged with assault. (Benedict/Crosset Study)

The general population has a conviction rate of 80%. The conviction rate of an athlete is 38%. (Benedict/Crosset Study)

A new incident of athlete crime emerges once every two days - that does NOT include crimes that were unreported in the media. (NCAVA)

84% of the public believes colleges should revoke the scholarship of a player convicted of a crime. (ESPN SportsZone Poll)

83% of the public believes that college and pro athletes are committing more criminal acts now compared to 25 years ago. (ESPN SportsZone Poll)

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