ASU DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Sexually Based Violence Course The Sexually based Violence Course is established to inform the public about serious issues in our community. Sexually based offenses are construed to include: Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assaults, and Stalking Offenses. It is the purpose of this course to help to create and foster a campus environment that is protective, compassionate, and helpful to victims while providing “zero-tolerance” towards the offenses and offenders.

Domestic Violence Domestic violence is abuse between family members or related persons; this includes married and dating relationships. Domestic violence can be; actual physical abuse, threats of physical abuse, emotional abuse, threatening phone calls, workplace disturbances, stalking, and other forms of dominance and control.

EXAMPLES DISCUSSION Physical Abuse Sexual Assault/ Abuse Emotional Abuse Economic Abuse Psychological Abuse

Domestic violence can happen to anyone race, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender socioeconomic background, education level opposite-sex, same-sex married, living together, dating.

Dating Violence Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim.

When a dating relationship is established, domestic violence laws and protections apply to any acts of violence or abuse between the parties in the relationship.

Dating Abuse Facts 1. Physical and sexual abuse is the most often talked about aspect of dating abuse in 5 teens that have been in a serious relationship report being hit, slapped, or pushed by a partner in 3 teens report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked or physically hurt by their partner in 4 teenage girls who have been in relationships reveals that they have been pressured to perform oral sex or engage in intercourse. 5. Dating abuse doesn't have to be physical. It can include verbal or emotional abuse or controlling behavior. 6. More than 1 in 4 teenage girls in a relationship report enduring repeated verbal abuse. 7. Nearly 1 in 5 teenage girls in a relationship said a boyfriend threatened violence or self-harm when presented with a break-up.

CYBER ABUSE/CONTROL Cell phones and social networking can be used to abuse and control. 1 in 3 teens (30%) say they are text messaged 10, 20, or 30 times an hour by a partner inquiring where they are, what they’re doing, or who they’re with. 68% of teens report boyfriends/girlfriends sharing private or embarrassing pictures/videos on cell phones. 71% of teens regard boyfriends/girlfriends spreading rumors about them on cell phones and social networking sites as a serious problem.

Sexual Assault Sexual assault can be defined as any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs by force or without the consent of the recipient of the unwanted sexual activity. Falling under the definition of sexual assault is sexual activity such as forced sexual intercourse, forcible sodomy, child molestation, incest, fondling, and attempted rape. It includes sexual acts against people who are unable to consent due to age or lack of capacity.

IN THE UNITED STATES It has been reported that 300,000 women are raped each year 3.7 million women are subjected to other forms of unwanted sexual activity. Estimated that 80,000 American children are subjected to sexual abuse annually one in six American women has been or will be sexually assaulted during her life.

Stalking Stalking can be defined as a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.

EXAMPLES Repeated, unwanted, intrusive, and frightening communications from the perpetrator by phone, mail, and/or . Repeatedly leaving or sending victim unwanted items, presents, or flowers. Following or lying in wait for the victim at places such as home, school, work, or recreation. Making direct or indirect threats to harm the victim, the victim's children, relatives, friends, or pets. Damaging or threatening to damage the victim's property.

CYBER STALKING a newer method of that involves offensive, threatening communication through the Internet, , chat rooms instant messages or cellular telephones. It is methodical, deliberate, and persistent. It is communication that disturbs and creates fear in the recipient.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports: About half (46%) of stalking victims experienced at least one unwanted contact per week, and 11% of victims said they had been stalked for 5 years or more. Approximately 1 in 4 stalking victims reported some form of cyber stalking such as (83%) or instant messaging (35%). Women were at greater risk than men for stalking victimization; however, women and men were equally likely to experience harassment.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

RESPONDING 1. Get to a safe place. 2. Contact Campus Police as soon as possible at or call 911 if danger is still immediate. 3. Contact a friend, family member or someone you trust to come and stay with you. 4. Seek medical attention if injured. Go to the closest emergency room for a full physical examination. If you suspect that you were given any drug, ask for a blood and urine test. If you were sexually assaulted, try to preserve collectible evidence. If you were physically assaulted, try to refrain from touching any possible evidence. 5. As soon as possible, write down as much as you can remember about the assault. 6. Make an appointment with a counselor.

7. You have multiple options to file charges. 8. Assess your need for a Protection Order. 9. If you choose, you may have civil remedies to follow along with criminal charges. REMEMBER THESE STEPS, BECAUSE EVEN IF YOU NEVER NEED THEM, YOU MAY KNOW SOMEONE WHOE DOES…

If you are a victim, It is not your fault!!

PERPETRATORS of sexual and domestic violence have to be held accountable! HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE BY: 1. Reporting what you know to Police, Faculty and Staff 2. Prosecuting criminally 3. Charges through the School disciplinary system

Violence, Abuse, and Crime, thrive in a community that stays silent and looks away

REFUSE TO REMAIN SILENT…

YOU CAN DO SOMETHING! Look at the Student Pilot, to know the campus policies on Sexual Assault, and Sexual Harassment Contact Campus Police, Student Affairs, Student Medical Center, and the Student Counseling Center Contact One Place Family Justice Center You can contact all of them or just one, it is your choice

CONTACT INFORMATION ASU Police Dept./ VAWP Family Justice Center Student Counseling Center ASU Health Services Center Montg. Police Dept EMERGENCY 911