Alcohol-related sexual assault is not just a women's problem, it's everyone's problem. Both women and men need to be educated on the effects alcohol might have on their sexual and agg ressive behaviors. Everyone must learn that drunkenness does not justify sexual assault and understand that no one who is under the influence of alcohol deserves to be sexually assaulted. In relationships, both men and women need to clearly communicate sexual limits and preferences. While at social functions, men and women should be encouraged to look out for each other and not hesitate to intervene if one or the other is at risk of being assaulted or committing an assault.
Prevention is the key to reducing the risk of alcohol-related sexual assault.
However, if a sexual assault does occur, whether or not precautions have been taken, it is never the victim's fault.