You take a chance on being raped when you accept a ride home from someone you have just met, perhaps at a party - no matter how pleasant he may seem. The use of alcohol and drugs is often related to incidents of acquaintance rape. When intoxicated or high, people may find themselves acting in atypical ways. Use alcohol responsibly. If you are in a situation where people are abusing alcohol or drugs, you may be in danger and should exercise caution.
Acquaintance rape can result from ineffective communication.
Society has conditioned men and women to send strong nonverbal messages about their sexuality. Often these unthinking and unintentional messages contradict their words and can contribute to sexual assault. You must be conscious of signals you send with your posture, clothes, tone of voice, gestures and eye contact. Become responsible for your unspoken communication. Be Aware while walking Walk with others after dark or use the campus escort service.