In Colorado and elsewhere sexual assault peaks on campuses at the beginning of the school year – here’s what students should know

In Colorado and elsewhere, sexual assault peaks on campuses at the beginning of the school year – here’s what students should know

Students starting college or university are often excited – but experts advise understanding risks and recognizing danger when necessary. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images – By Kaitlyn M. Sims, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies Published: 2026 Sep …