SEXUAL ASSAULT
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ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT
Rape and sexual assault happen to women, men, and children of all ages, races, sexual/gender orientations, classes, and educational levels. Statistics indicate that people between the ages of 18 and 24 are at high risk of sexual violence. Therefore, it is important for students to talk about the issue, and learn about risk reduction and available support resources.
Sexual assault can be anything verbal, visual, or physical that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or attention. Examples of this are: voyeurism (when someone watches private sexual acts), exhibitionism (when someone exposes him/herself in public), incest (sexual contact between family members), and sexual harassment. It can happen in different situations - by a stranger in an isolated place, or in the home by someone you know.
Rape is a common form of sexual assault. It is committed in many situations — on a date, by a friend or an acquaintance, or when you think you are alone. Educate yourself on “date rape” drugs. They can be slipped into a drink when a victim is not looking. Never leave your drink unattended — no matter where you are. Date rape drugs make a person unable to resist assault and can cause memory loss, so the victim doesn’t know what happened.
At Marquette, survivors of sexual assault are more likely to go to their peers to get help and talk about the incident, instead of seeking out services from offices like the Counseling Center, Public Safety or Student Health Services. If a victim of sexual assault comes to you, here are some helpful tips about how to respond.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND AWARENESS EVENTS
The Center for Health Education and Promotion staff (Peer Health Educators and Professional Health Education staff) offer a variety of educational and interactive outreach programs that can be scheduled at your convenience. The outreach programs linked to this health issue are:
- Healthy Relationships 101
- Sexual Violence Awareness Week
CAMPUS SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
945 N. 12th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 219-5555
- Medical assessment and treatment
- Individual counseling services
- Pregnancy risk assessment
- Screening for sexually transmitted infections
- Medical and legal evidence collection
- Liaison services with Sensitive Crimes, District Attorney's Office, Department of Human Services.
611 W. National, 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-671-4325 (main line)
414-454-6588 (crisis line)
- support groups
- individual counseling
- referrals to
community resources
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
NATIONAL RESOURCES:
RESOURCES
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