» Rape, Sexual Assault and Abuse

• Violence, on all levels, must be addressed. Studies vary, but suggest that one American woman is physically abused by a boyfriend or spouse every 9-15 seconds
• Date and acquaintance rape are generally not reported for a number of reasons. Some of these are that students:
  • fear they won't be believed
  • fear they will be blamed
  • fear they will be hurt by the assailant
  • think that they were at fault.
• It is important to realize that it is NEVER the victim / survivor's fault. It may have been poor judgment for getting drunk or for other behavior, but the victim/survivor is NEVER at fault for rape or sexual assault.
• People who rape generally don't stop with one instance. One way to try and stop them from continuing to hurt others is to report - regardless of when the rape occurred.
• If enough people report, people who rape are more likely to be stopped.

1. Get to a safe place.
2. Seek medical attention.
3. Obtain emotional support or counseling.
4. Learn about your options (see the Student Sexual Misconduct Policy or use the Anonymous Report Form).
5. Get assistance as soon as possible after the assault. 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 may 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.

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