Sexual Assault | Counseling Center | BYU-Idaho

# Sexual Assault

Learn what sexual assault is and how to heal from this abuse. 

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## Overview

"Sexual abuse refers to any behavior that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually that they don't want to do. It can also refer to behavior that impacts a person's ability to control their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual activity takes place. . . .

"Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault. Just because someone 'didn't say no' or doesn't resist unwanted sexual advances doesn't mean that they consent. Physical resistance can sometimes put victims at higher risk for further abuse. . . ." (Love is Respect)

Some think that if the victim didn't resist, that it doesn't count as sexual assault. That's not true. This myth is hurtful makes it difficult for victims to speak out and more likely that they will blame themselves. Whether they were intoxicated or felt pressured, intimidated, or obligated to act a certain way, sexual assault or abuse is never the victim's fault.

If you have been the victim of rape or sexual assault, it's common to feel shame, depression, anxiety, and fear after the attack. Remember that things will get better. You can learn how to heal and thrive again.

If someone tells you that he or she has experienced sexual assault, your caring response makes all the difference. They need your friendship and support.

## BYU-Idaho Resources

Title IX Office

Nick Rammell: Title IX Coordinator 
290 Kimball Building 
(208) 496-9209 
rammelln@byui.edu 
 
Title IX Website

Sexual Assault Support Counselors

Lori Miller 
millerlor@byui.edu 
 
Maddie Morris 
morrismad@byui.edu

Counseling Center

September 28, 2021 05:53 PM

200 Student Health Center 
(208) 496-9370 
 
Visit Counseling Center

Security Office

150 Kimball Building 
(208) 496-3000 
 
Visit Security Office

## Local Resources

Family Crisis Center

16 E. Main St. 
Rexburg, ID 83440 
(208) 356-0065 
 
Family Crisis Center

Madison Memorial Hospital

450 E. Main St 
Rexburg, ID 83440 
(208) 359-6900 

Madison Memorial Hospital

Rexburg Police Department

25 E. Main St. 
Rexburg, ID 83440 
(208) 359-3000 or 911 

Rexburg Police

## Additional Resources

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Agency, Accountability, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ | Benjamin Ogles | 2018

"Our [Heavenly] Father provided a way to heal the consequences of acts that, through force, misuse of authority, or fear of another, temporarily take away the agency of the abused." 
 
Read the BYU Devotional Address

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Abuse Help

If you or someone you know has been abused, seek help immediately. Includes a list of help lines and other online resources for abuse victims or their friends and family members. 
 
Learn About Abuse Help

Love is Respect

Healthy relationships for young adults can be confusing. Love is more than just the way you feel. We're here to help. 
(866) 331-9474 
 
Learn How Love is Respect

RAINN

The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization 
(800) 656-HOPE (4673) 

View RAINN Resources

TAO (Therapy Assistance Online)

-Calming your Worry 
-Leaving Your Blues Behind 
-Let go and Be Well 
 
Visit Tao