The effects of rape on these student victims can be devastating, creating emotional, trauma-related difficulties and, consequently, disrupting or ending their academic careers. In fact, in 1996-97 three students at Penn State planned to withdraw from the University and two became pregnant as a result of their experience. All data about sexual assault is compiled by the Sexual Assault Committee from reports submitted by staff who provide direct services to student victims of sexual assault. Incidents were not investigated, except when reported to the police. Incidents are not categorized based on legal criminal definitions.
Sexual intercourse includes vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
There must be some penetration, however slight, but ejaculation is not necessary. Aggravated indecent assault , also a second-degree felony, consists of penetration of the genitals or anus by a part of the offender's body without consent. Indecent assault is unwanted touching of intimate parts of the body and is a second-degree misdemeanor. Rape and sexual assault can be committed by a stranger, acquaintance, close friend, relative, date, or a spouse. Alcohol or other drug use can impair an individual's ability to give consent.