Do fraternities fuel sexual assaults on campus?

NPR | By Ava Berger

Published October 4, 2026 at 8:06 AM EDT

Fraternities are at the center of recent debate over sexual assault on campus. Studies show Greek life is linked to higher rates of sexual assault, but researchers say it's a broader systemic problem.

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