In 2002, nearly 63 percent of surveyed college men who admitted to behavior consistent with rape said they had engaged in those actions more than once. In 2015, a similar study found that more male students admitted to behaviors that would be considered rape, but only 25 percent had acted more than once.

With sexual assault creating huge conversations on college campuses across the nation, the spotlight is now on college officials and how they handle complaints. 

Particularly with sexual assaults committed at parties, frat houses, and events where alcohol is involved, repeat offenses can be problematic. But with fuzzy memories and victims worried about being blamed for underage alcohol consumption, offenders often go unreported or unnamed, making it difficult for investigators to recognize a larger pattern. 

Repeat cases have caused concern over how college officials investigate complaints in the first place. How fast colleges remove accused students from campus is also a matter of controversy, as accused students still have rights, but other incidents should be prevented.

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