A former McGill University student is coming forward with her story of being sexually assaulted while at the university in the 1980s.

Mary Margaret Jones said that in 1988, while attending a party at a fraternity house as a first-year student, she was attacked.

"Over a period of time three different men assaulted me," she said.

However the case was never pursued in court, in a decision which Jones said changed her life forever.

"It was just one of the most upsetting things to hear that they would not move forward because my word wasn't good enough," said Jones.

Jones said she felt compelled to come forward after hearing about a similar case involving three football players at the school.

A female Concordia University student accused the men of sexually assaulting her in 2011.

The charges in this case were dropped this month after the woman's former Residence Advisor came forward with new evidence.

"No one spoke to her in person, and it was just four lines that said I told her that I was hooking up with one of the guys and he asked me if it was alright if his his two friends joined and I agreed. And that's basically all it said," said the Concordia Student.

She now feels that her attempt to win justice has failed.

"I don't have any faith in our justice system. I think it's totally unfair and it favours the accused," she said.

Jones agrees with that assessment.

"If you are unable to go to trial, or if you've learned that someone has lied in order to protect their boyfriend. It's devastating. These men get to walk away," said Jones.

McGill University has issued the following statement to its employees:

"In all areas of Canadian society sexual harassment and sexual assault are realities that must be confronted and addressed...

"The McGill community is working together in the process of establishing a specific policy on sexual assault."

Court reporter Sue Montgomery, who started the #beenrapedneverreported movement in social media, believes the legal system needs to do more to help victims of crime.

"The crown is there to prosecute the accused, they aren't there to represent the victim," said Montgomery.

"What we need is a lawyer to speak up on her or his behalf."

Both women say they are still dealing with the trauma of their experiences but they are glad they shared their stories.

They are also encouraging other women to come forward and join the conversation.