SOME FACTS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sexual assault is a crime of violence; one in which sex is used as a weapon, to intimidate, control and humiliate the victim.

Sexual assault is about violence and power; it is NOT sex.

A person NEVER "asks" to be assaulted.


Sexual assault is NEVER the fault of the victim.


A person is NOT assaulted because of provocative clothes, walk, or appearance.


A person CAN be assaulted by someone she/he knows; even a current dating partner or someone dated in the past.


A person CAN be assaulted by someone with whom they are currently in a sexual relationship or with whom they have had a past sexual relationship.


1 out of every 4 college women are victims of rape or attempted rape.


57% of rapes on college campuses occur on dates.


About 75% of the men and at least 55% of the women involved in acquaintance rapes had been drinking or taking drugs just before the attack.


Sexual assaults is one of the most under reported violent crimes.