It is a time of reflection upon the past year and all it had both good and bad. April is Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Month. Rape and sexual assault are problems that plague our campus, community and world. Ninety percent of all campus rapes occur under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol and other drugs play a large part in campus and acquaintance rape, but no substance, clothing or attitude justifies rape.
Many state laws recognize that when someone is drunk, they are unable to give consent.
If you have sex with someone who is incapable of giving consent, it might be considered rape. Alcohol never justifies violent, criminal behavior. No one ever deserves to be raped. Do not take any beverages, including alcohol, from someone you do not know well and trust. At a bar or club, accept drinks only from the bartender.