People provoke an assailant by their actions, dress, and behavior. Women, men, and children of all ages and descriptions can be assault victims. Sex appeal and appearance have little to do with being chosen as a victim. A rapist looks at vulnerability and accessibility. Rape Most of the sexual assault that occurs on college campuses is referred to as acquaintance rape.
Acquaintance rape is non-consensual sex between two people who know each other.
Acquaintances include dating, friends, professional, academic, or familial relationships. No matter the relationship and even if sex has occurred between these two before, if one of the people does not want to have sex, it is sexual assault and in violation of the person and College policy. Acquaintance rape often occurs when one or both people are intoxicated from drugs or alcohol. Being under the influence of alcohol may impair a person s capacity to make judgments in their own best interests. Being under the influence will not reduce the responsibility of an assailant.