Interpersonal violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, sex, age, socioeconomic status, or the length of time that the individuals have known each other. Incidents which have occurred on this campus range in intensity from verbal abuse and threats, to physical assaults with serious injury. Alcohol and other substances are known contributors to episodes of this type of behavior, as is unfamiliarity with knowledge that may protect you from becoming a victim or a perpetrator. Please be advised that the material listing New York State penal code regulations is explicit. Our intention is not to frighten you, but to keep you apprised of one of the many issues affecting college students today.
College students are more vulnerable to rape than any other age group.
We hope this brochure will complement the many sexual assault and rape prevention programs which were provided through your high school, other colleges and your local community. It is also a companion guide to the information which is presented in numerous campus programs. We encourage you to become familiar with this information and share it with your friends. As the College continues to educate its community, we come closer to maintaining a campus that is more safe and responsive to these issues.