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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)
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One in three college
sexual assaults are committed by athletes. (Benedict/Crosset Study)
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In the three years before
1998, an average of 1000 charges were brought against athletes each year.
(Benedict/Crosset Study)
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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)
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The general population
has a conviction rate of 80%. The conviction rate of an athlete is 38%. (Benedict/Crosset Study)
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A new incident of athlete
crime emerges once every two days - that does NOT include crimes that were
unreported in the media. (NCAVA)
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84% of the public
believes colleges should revoke the scholarship of a player convicted of a
crime. (ESPN SportsZone Poll)
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83% of the public
believes that college and pro athletes are committing more criminal acts
now compared to 25 years ago. (ESPN SportsZone Poll)
