SEXUAL VIOLENCE UWG PEER EDUCATION

UNWANTED SEXUAL CONTACT SEXUAL VIOLENCE UNWANTED SEXUAL CONTACT SEXUAL HARASSMENT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SEXUAL ASSAULT Sexual Violence occurs when someone is forced or manipulated into unwanted sexual activity without their consent. That being said sexual violence can be used as an umbrella term and it includes unwanted sexual contact, sexual harassment, voyeurism, sexual exploitation, rape and sexual assault. RAPE VOYEURISM

SEXUAL ASSAULT Any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. This is defined by the department of justice. http://www.justice.gov/ovw/sexual-assault

RAPE Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim. This definition is defined from the FBI.

NON-CONTACT SEXUAL ABUSE VERBAL SEXUAL HARASSMENT HEY BABY! Let me get a piece of that! Non-contact sexual abuse does not include physical contact but it is still violating or threatening to the victim. (CDC) Verbal Sexual Harassment includes cat calling, whistling, suggestive comments that are direct to men and women.

STALKING Stalking victimization involves a pattern of harassing or threatening tactics that is both unwanted and causes fear or safety concerns in the victim. Defined by the CDC.

WHAT IS CONSENT? Consent is understood as an affirmative agreement to engage in various sexual or non-sexual activities. Ask students what they think the definition of consent is. This is defined by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center

1. ACTIVE 2. BASED ON CONSENT IS: EQUAL POWER Great! How’s that? Active: Just because a partner didn’t say “no” doesn’t mean they have given consent. Ask, because only “YES” means “YES.” Consent is an enthusiastic yes! Based on equal power: If someone is drunk, asleep or in another vulnerable position, they cannot consent.

3. A CHOICE 4. A PROCESS CONSENT IS: 3. A choice: We must make sure out partners feel free to say “yes” or “no” without pressure. If we aren’t wiling to take “no” for an answer, consent cannot happen. It must be freely given meaning that it does not involve threats, pressure or intimidation 4. A process: consent requires an ongoing conversation based on trust. Just because someone says yes to making out doesn’t mean they want to do anything else. It can be withdrawn or changed at any point in the sexual activity Sex without consent is always rape.

CONSENT WITHIN A REALTIONSHIP SPOKEN CONSENT EXPLORE COMMUNICATION BE SENSITIVE ACCEPT THAT CONSENT CAN CHANGE Spoken consent is recommended with new sexual relationships or when you and your partner are new to sex. Explore with your partner. Some people want to be asked every step, every time. Others make spoken consent a rule for the first few times and then later trust in the unspoken techniques that can still signal consent. Whatever you decide communicating what you want in this aspect of your relationship is crucial. Be sensitive to your partners needs. Those who’ve been sexually assaulted or abused. Consent can change at any time even in a relationship. You need to learn to accept that.

ASKING FOR IT? Perpetrators do not select their victims by their appearance. They select victims who are vulnerable and accessible. Sexual attractiveness is not an issue.

ASKING FOR IT? Perpetrators do not select their victims by their appearance. They select victims who are vulnerable and accessible. Sexual attractiveness is not an issue. When we think someone is “asking” for it we are blaming the victim. Rape is the only crime where the victim is blamed. Ask students why they think victim blaming happens.

1 in 5 WOMEN 1 in 71 MEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 1 in 5 women will be sexually assaulted in their life time and in college (National Sexual Violence Resource Center) 1 in 71 Men will be sexually assaulted in their life time (National Sexual Violence Resource Center) 1 in 71 MEN

1 in 16 MEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 1 in 16 men will be sexually assaulted in college (National Sexual Violence Resource Center)

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 85% to 90% of reported sexual assaults occurred by someone the victim knew. 85 to 90% of sexual assaults reported by college women are perpetrated by someone known to the victim; about half occur on a date. (National Institute of Justice)

HOW MANY SEXUAL ASSAULTS DO YOU THINK ARE FALSE? Ask students their perception and then ask them why they believe that.

THE TRUTH IS… FALSE REPORTS TRUE ALLEGATIONS Between 2% and 10% of reports are false. (National Sexual Assault Resource center) That means that 90% or more allegations are true. TRUE ALLEGATIONS

HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND? Ask students how they would respond if a friends or acquaintance told them they were raped or sexually assaulted?

RESPONSE BELIEVE them! Contact a confidential resource Tell a Residential Assistant Call UWG Police UWG Cares anonymous report Email titleix@westga.edu RAs are trained to respond & can contact counselors or patient advocates at the health center UWG police can respond & contact counselors or patient advocates at the health center If the victim does not want the police involved, just say, “I need to see a counselor or patient advocate immediately. Can you get me in contact with one?” Immediate incident – Health Services can be opened (no matter what time or day) Health center can provide psychological support and referrals, as well as a rape kit and treatment Previous incident – confidential contact for help and UWG cares anonymous report UWG Cares – anonymous online report (can report a concern about someone you know) – this will be shown at end of presentation Can also report to title 9

RESPONSE 90% of sexual assaults on a college campus do not get reported. (NSVRC)

FREE SERVICES AT THE HEALTH CENTER 24/7 FREE Sexual Assault exam/ support service “Rape Kit” Patient Advocate Rape kit is encouraged whether or not victim wants to press charges (sometimes victims change their mind later on so it is good to have one just in case) Services available no matter where the assault occurred Evidence can be collected 4-5 days later but best if within 24-72 hours Advised not to shower or brush teeth to preserve evidence

SURVIVOR EXPERIENCE FEAR TRAUMA DEPRESSION, NIGHTMARES, FLASH BACKS Survivor may tell right away or wait years Impacts memory DEPRESSION, NIGHTMARES, FLASH BACKS ANXIETY SUBSTANCE ABUSE Fearful of not being believed or of retaliation. The survivor might be fearful of how reporting might impact them and their family. This is why it is important to support the survivor with any decision they decide to make, especially if they do decide to report their assault. Each survivor reacts differently to trauma, and this could cause them to tell someone right away about their assault or it might make them wait until years after it occurred. Trauma can impact a survivor’s memory of what occurred in the situation. If you’ve ever been in a car accident or other traumatic incident you know that you do not remember every aspect of the event.

HOW CAN WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Ask students how they can make a difference on stopping sexual violence/ sexual assault on a college campus and in general.

? WHEN SHOULD YOU INTERVENE? WHEN YOU SEE OR HEAR BEHAVIORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE RAPE JOKES SEXIST REMARKS TOUCHES SOMEONE IN A SEXUAL MANNER AT A PARTY/ SOCIAL GATHERING

BEING AN ENGAGED BYSTANDER BE A ROLE MODEL SPEAK UP CREATE A SAFE ENVIORNMENT STAND SPEAK ACT Being a role model means setting positive social norms. Speak up when you see that is alarming. You do not have to do this alone if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. When approaching someone be respectful and calm. Creating a safe environment means watching out for others, especially those who seem vulnerable. EX: At a party where you see someone drinking too much and they begin to become incoherent.

DIRECT! DISTRATCT! DELEGATE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=491e8Oku0Jw&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

http://youtu.be/LzRAjbcOE_4