Sexual assault can happen anywhere, anytime. Most rapes are planned to the extent that the offender knew the rape would occur. Most rapes occur between acquaintances. Regardless of the circumstances, any time two people have sex without both partners expressly consenting, it is rape, and it is a crime. Sexual Abuse is defined as any sexual contact, not necessarily intercourse, with any person without that person's consent.
Consent is the defining boundary between conduct that is permissible and conduct that is criminal.
Arizona State University is committed to creating an atmosphere conducive to study and work, and to an environment that promotes the dignity and worth of all its members. Sexual assault and sexual abuse violate the law and the standards of conduct at the University. Sexual assault, acquaintance rape and sexual abuse are felonies in the state of Arizona. Campus Options for Reporting a Sex Crime ASU provides emergency medical treatment, counseling, and relocation assistance to victims as part of a protocol to support victims of sexual assault. Not all crimes, and in particular, not all incidents of sexual assault are reported to the police.