The same criminal laws and penalties apply in cases of acquaintance rape and stranger rape, and other forms of sexual assaults. Many acquaintance rapes involving college students follow similar patterns. Acquaintance rapes often occur at parties or in residential settings. Frequently, the students involved in these assaults have been drinking heavily or using drugs. Detailed UB crime reports and prevention information can be obtained from the Department of University Police.
Assailants are less likely to target a person who appears assertive and difficult to intimidate.
Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. Avoid shrubbery, dark doorways, and other places of concealment while walking. Shun shortcuts through poorly lit areas. Avoid areas where there are few people. Leave your car in places that will be lighted when you return at night.