Why is relationship abuse relevant to fraternities? There is no excuse for abusive behavior or sexual assault and you have the power to make a difference. In addition, if an incident happens at your party or house, it reflects negatively on your chapter and every member’s reputation is impacted. Most men are not abusive. However, the majority of perpetrators (those who choose to do harm) of relationship abuse and sexual violence are male. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, an estimated 91% of the victims of rape and sexual assault are female and 9% are male. Nearly 99% of the offenders they described in single-victim incidents were male. As leaders in your community, you can shape the way men and women view your fraternity…by your actions. The following resources, developed by frat dudes, show how your fraternity can make a difference on campus.