Before the Higher Education Act amendments were signed into law, in order for a date rape, or any other type of rape, to be taken seriously, the victim had to prove her lack of consent by her physical appearance. Otherwise, the courts said the testimony of rape victims could not be trusted, for they might be lying to cover up a consensual affair or to blackmail a man. Forcible sex is considered any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly or against that person's will. Non-forcible sex covers incest and statutory rape. Though the University of La Verne yearly rape count is currently zero for 1997, the city of La Verne has been accounted for one case of rape, including date and attempted rape, in the 2600 block of Grove within the last 12 months.
Victims often feel responsible and guilty for what happened.
They are afraid they will be the one singled out. The University tries to take precautionary measures. The ULV Health Center provides written resource material for date rape prevention. If you are a resident, be careful inviting anyone to the residence hall. The ULV Campus Safety officers provide escort services for those who feel uncomfortable walking to their car alone or to the dorm.