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Universities working to tackle sexual assault on campus

Sexual assault is a problem on college campuses nationwide, including UW Madison, and it’s sparking conversations across the country.

A survey from the Association of American Universities shows one of every four female students say they’ve been sexually assaulted. That same survey also showed more than three-quarters of women who reported being a victim said the offender had been drinking.

“We have a substantial problem at this campus and many campuses across the nation that we need to address,” said Carmen Hotvedt, with UW Madison’s End Violence on Campus.