We are available to discuss these definitions or to provide resources for more information. We are also available for support, information, and advocacy whether or not what happened to you fits into the legal definition of rape or sexual assault. We are not here to judge you according to the law, but rather to assist you in recovering from a traumatic event. According to Montana law, sexual assault is any sexual contact without consent. Any kind of sexual contact including touching, kissing, or fondling may be sexual assault if it is done without a person's consent.
Acquaintance rape is non-consensual sex between adults who know each other.
Date rape is a form of acquaintance rape that refers to an assault that happens between people who are on a date. In the majority of these cases, the perpetrator is also male, and self identifies as heterosexual. You may be eligible for assistance from Montana's Crime Victim Compensation Program, which can help pay medical and counseling bills. For more information, call the Gallatin County Victim Witness Advocate, 582-2145. Upon the receipt of a complaint, the University will investigate and respond to your complaint.