People have been sexually assaulted by friends, family, neighbors, dates, acquaintances, coworkers, service people and others. The rapist or sexual assailant is known and trusted by the victim. Society has conditioned men and women to send strong nonverbal messages about their sexuality. Often these unspoken and unintentional messages contradict words and contribute to sexual assault. You need to be conscious of your voice, gestures, and eye contact and clear in your verbal communications.
Rapists sometimes use alcohol to incapacitate a victim or drink themselves.
When intoxicated or high, people act atypically. Rapists cannot use intoxication as a defense, nor does intoxication diminish anyone's right to safety. Blue-light phones are directly connected to the College operator. At an access phone, dial 1-911 . Walk with others after dark.