Rape is defined generally as forced sexual intercourse. It also includes situations where the victim is incapable of giving consent due to a disability or incapacitation. The College will do all within its ability to be of assistance to those who are survivors of a sexual assault. 1 in 4 women is assaulted during their college careers. Women between the ages of 16-24 years have the highest victimization rates in the country.
Assaults often take place in the living quarters of either the perpetrator or the victim.
1 in 4 women is assaulted during their college careers. Try not to go to the bathroom unless you save a urine specimen in a clean container. Do not drink, shower, douche, brush your teeth, comb your hair, change your clothing, or straighten up anything. It is natural to want to do these things, yet it is important that a physician be able to examine you as you are from the incident, and if you choose to press charges, your clothing and surroundings may contain valuable evidence. Go to a safe place and call someone you trust.