It is an unfortunate fact that many individuals in our society are the victims of personal violence. The needs of the individual are the initial and foremost concerns when a sexual assault or rape occurs at La Salle University. Specific terms are defined below to ensure a common understanding. Rape - sexual intercourse coerced through force or threats of force or with someone who is unconscious, or so mentally deranged or deficient as to is incapable of consent. Most victims of sexual assault are women, however, some men are also victims.
All victims have access to the same campus- based services.
Do not wash, take a shower, use the toilet or change clothing if possible. If you do change clothes, put all clothing you were wearing at the time of the attack in a paper rather than plastic bag. YOU trust to join and support you through the decision making, medical treatment, and interviews, which will follow. This is your right. This might be a close friend, roommate, Resident Assistant, faculty advisor etc.