Higher Education
Five things to know about the University of Georgia’s 2016 crime statistics
An audit of a University of Georgia based institute that serves lawyers led to the dismissal of three employees after questionable spending. The workers have appealed the dismissals and are on paid leave.
By Eric Stirgus
Oct 6, 2017A federal law called the Clery Act requires the nation’s colleges and universities to release crime data by Oct. 1 for the most recent three years in a report that includes efforts to improve safety. The University of Georgia, which has about 37,000 students, has a report with detailed data on crimes ranging from sexual assault to criminal damage.
Here are five items of note from the University of Georgia’s report:
- There were 16 reported rapes on its main campus. One claim was unfounded. UGA spokesman Greg Trevor said university officials have been trying to increase the reporting of sex crimes. He also talked about the university's efforts to provide counseling for students who've reported being raped.
- There were 229 reports of underage possession of alcohol.
- Twenty battery complaints.
- 392 reported larcenies.
- Three domestic violence complaints.
About the Author
Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He is the newsroom's education editor. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
