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Rape, Sexual Assault and Abuse

What Do I Do If I Am Sexually Assaulted?

Sexual assault is never the survivor's fault
We can help you, along with the additional resources found on the Contact Us page.

Get to a safe place.

Seek medical attention.

Obtain emotional support or counseling.

Learn about your options (see Student Conduct Code, see Appendix 10, or use the Anonymous Report Form).

If you're unsure about filing a police report, seriously consider having a rape kit done at Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center. This exam gathers evidence if you choose to file a police report later. Get assistance as soon as possible after the assault. Call the Center for information and before going. If you DO choose to file a police report, contact the police as soon as possible in the city where the crime took place. If the assault occurred within the past 3 days, and you are filing a police report in Orange County, law enforcement will take you to the hospital for a rape kit. Try not to shower or bathe until after the exam. Seek help. You do have options.
Most rapists have 8-12 victims before one of them files a police report. You probably aren't the first or only victim.

Students In C.A.R.E.S.

If you are a student interested in this topic, you are encouraged to become a member of C.A.R.E.S. Creating attitudes for a rape free environment is our goal. We are prepared to present informational programs regarding date and acquaintance rape, also providing resource and referral information.
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Men are also victims of sexual assault. They are generally victimized by other men who identify themselves as heterosexual in their sexual orientation.
One study found that 84% of men who had committed acts that met the legal definition of rape said that what they had done was definitely not rape.
Rape and sexual assault are about power NOT about lust or passion.
A person has a legal right to say 'No' to any sexual act at any time.
A person has a legal right to say 'No' to any unwanted touch.
According to a Nov. 1998 Department of Justice report on the National Violence Against Women survey, 1,510,455 women and 834,732 men are raped and/or physically assaulted by an intimate partner annually in the United States.