Sexual Assault Non-consensual sexual contact and/or penetration by physical force, threat of bodily harm, or when the victim is incapable of giving consent by virtue of a power difference, mental illness, mental disabilities, intoxication or being under the age of consent. *http://www.sassnh.org

Rape Any act of non-consensual penetration that is forced upon a person. Penetration may be vaginal, anal, or oral and may be by a body part or an object. Rape is a crime that does not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, health status, and/or gender identity/expression. *http://www.sassnh.org

Sexual Harassment Any unwelcome requests for sexual favors, advances, and/or verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature commonly executed in a work or school setting. *http://www.sassnh.org

Consent "Consent is more than simply saying, 'Yes.' Consent is when the people involved want and freely choose whatever the contact is. Being able to freely choose means without pressure, without threat, without manipulation, without force. *http://www.sassnh.org

Sexual assault can take the form of… Forcing a person to pose for sexual pictures Harassment Exposing/Flashing Fondling Rape Unwanted sexual touching http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/sexualassault_learnthefacts.htm

Sexual assault may involve force and can include: Use or display of a weapon, Physical battery, or immobilization of the individual… http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/sexualassault_learnthefacts.htm

… More often, however, sexual assault involves psychological coercion and taking advantage of an individual who is under duress or incapacitated. http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/sexualassault_learnthefacts.htm

Sexual assault is a woman’s problem Fact: Myth: Sexual assault is a woman’s problem Fact: Sexual assault is an epidemic that affects all of society http://www.sassnh.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 1

Rapists are usually strangers Fact: Myth: Rapists are usually strangers Fact: Most sexual assaults involve someone the survivor knows. http://www.sassnh.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 1

Myth: "She asked for it." A rape is provoked by that person's behavior: being drunk, wearing tight clothing, staying out late... * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 1

Fact: No one asks to be sexually assaulted, nor does anyone's behavior justify the crime. The offender, not the survivor, is always responsible for the crime. * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 1

Women: 1 in 4 college women have or will experience sexual assault in their lifetime * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 10

Women: 43% of college women report experiencing abuse In dating relationships *http://www.breakthecycle.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 11

12.7% of female graduate students reported being sexually harassed. 3% had dropped a course because of sexual harassment. American Psychological Association

Men: About 3% of American men (1 in 33) have experienced an attempted or completed rape within their lifetime * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 12

Men: 2.78 million men in the U.S. have been survivors of sexual assault or rape * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 13

Most men do not commit sexual assault But most sexual assaults are committed by men * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 2

LGBTQ Communities: 4 X more likely Lesbian and bisexual females are than heterosexual females to experience hurtful sexual behavior from peers * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 19

LGBTQ: 37% of gay men report experiencing sexual abuse or assault. * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 20

LGBTQ: 50% of transgendered people report experiencing unwanted sexual contact. * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 21

Teenagers: 44% of survivors are under the age 0f 18 * http://www.rainn.org

One in three teenagers experiences violence in a dating relationship. * http://www.rainn.org

Children: 3% of boys in 5th-8th grades… 5% of boys in 9th-12th grades… said they had been sexually abused * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 16

Children: 7% of girls in 5th-8th grades… said they had been sexually abused * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 15

15% of sexual assault and rape survivors are under the age of 12 Children: 15% of sexual assault and rape survivors are under the age of 12 * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 14

Survivors of sexual assault often experience:   Flashbacks Nightmares Difficulty falling or staying asleep Anger and rage * http://www.rainn.org

Survivors of sexual assault often experience: Self-blame, guilt, and shame Emotional numbing Physical symptoms and health problems * http://www.rainn.org

Survivors of sexual assault often experience : Difficulty concentrating Hypervigilence Anxiety and panic * http://www.rainn.org

Survivors of sexual assault are: 3 times as likely to suffer depression 6 times as likely to suffer from PTSD * http://www.rainn.org

26 times as likely to abuse drugs Survivors of sexual assault are: 14 times as likely to abuse alcohol 26 times as likely to abuse drugs 4 times as likely to contemplate suicide * http://www.rainn.org

Alcohol : the most commonly used date rape drug http://www.nhcadsv.org/

50% of perpetrators and survivors of sexual assault report being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 4

75% of male students and 55% of female students involved in a sexual assault were under the influence of drugs/alcohol. * http://www.rainn.org

Sexual violence is less likely to be reported, prosecuted, or to lead to conviction than other crimes. * http://www.rainn.org

61% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police. * http://www.rainn.org

84% of women who were raped knew their assailants. * http://www.rainn.org

Approximately 2/3 of rapes were committed by someone the survivor knew * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 8

Speak out! Your voice makes a difference! University of Oregon Men’s Center 26

What can men do to prevent sexual assault? Educate yourself Develop bystander intervention skills * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 23

What can men do to prevent sexual assault? Encourage other men to get involved with prevention Examine your own power and privilege as a male * http://www.rainn.org University of Oregon Men’s Center 24

EDUCATION: Everyone in our society, not only survivors, needs to learn about the prevention of sexual assault. University of Oregon Men’s Center 24

Everyone is responsible. Remember that sexual assault survivors are not the only ones responsible for raising awareness. Everyone is responsible. University of Oregon Men’s Center 24

Volunteer at UO Women’s Center UO Men’s Center SWAT (Sexual Wellness Advocacy Team) Peer Health Education Alliance for Sexual Assault Prevention Sexual Assault Support Services Womenspace University of Oregon Men’s Center 25

What to do if someone you know is sexually assaulted Create a safe place- Think about ways to help the survivor feel safer with regards to his or her physical and emotional well being. * http://www.rainn.org

What to do if someone you know is sexually assaulted Listen to them- A survivor of sexual assault needs someone who will listen to what they have to say without blame or judgment… * http://www.rainn.org

What to do if someone you know is sexually assaulted Believe them- A person has very little to gain by making up a story about sexual assault…  * http://www.rainn.org

Many communities have specialized mental health services for survivors of sexual assault.

Website: www.sass-lane.org Visit Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County if you want to learn more about sexual assault or are seeking confidential help from sexual assault prevention and intervention experts. Website: www.sass-lane.org Crisis/Support Lines (24 hours a day): 541-343-SASS (7277)  & 1-800-788-4727 (within Oregon) Office/Drop-In Center Address: 591 West 19th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 Hours: 9:00 AM- 4:00PM, Monday-Friday

For more information visit the following websites… www.rainn.org www.sassnh.org www.sexualabusesolution.com

To learn more about sexual assault and local resources, please visit the men’s center or the women’s center in the EMU.