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One in Four College Students Cite Unwanted Sexual Contact in Survey

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 – One in four college students have been touched or grabbed against their will, or someone intentionally brushed up against them, in a sexual way on campus, according to a national survey released here on Tuesday.

The survey by the American Association of University Women, “Drawing the Line: Sexual Harassment on Campus,” found that one in six had received suggestive pictures, Web pages or messages, while 7 percent had had their clothes pulled down, and 5 percent were asked for sexual favors in exchange for a better grade, class notes, a recommendation or other perks.