Please refer to the Human Rights Policy in Siena Life for a complete description of the procedures. You may also wish to change your on-campus living situation. Arrangements will be made to provide you with an alternative housing location should you so desire. Security, Student Affairs or the Counseling Center can assist you in making such arrangements. Regardless of the victim s appearance, behavior, judgment or previous actions, the victim is not responsible for the rape or sexual abuse.
Rape is an expression of sexual desire.
Rape is a violent abuse of power in which one person acts without regard for the pain and trauma inflicted on another. Rape is most often committed by a stranger. Often it is more traumatic because the victim s trust in others and in her own judgment may have been shattered. Men can t stop themselves when sexually aroused. Sexual contact on another person without consent is against the law in New York State.