During the 1997-1998 academic year, four cases of sexual assault were reported to the Health Services Office. Three cases were perpetrated by acquaintances who were not Pratt students and one case was perpetrated by a stranger while the student was home between semesters. None of these incidents were reported to the Pratt Security Office. One case of sexual harassment was reported between the academic years of 1995 and 1998. Sexual Assault and Harassment Sexual assault can happen to anyone, male or female, at anytime and anywhere.
Rape is the most prevalent sexual assault crime that occurs on college campuses.
Rape is a crime of violence, anger and power. There are other forms of sexual assault. The New York State penal Code describes five types of sexual assault with up to three degrees of seriousness for each. The penal code changes from time to time and updated copies are available in several offices, including the Security Office and Counseling and Health Services. An important distinction between sexual assault and sexual harassment should be borne in mind.