Sexual violence includes the use of force or coercion, with or without the use of a weapon, to accomplish sexual penetration or sexual contact. Sexual violence is unwelcome sexual contact to which there has been a lack of consent at the time of the activity. Lack of consent means that a person has not voluntarily agreed to engage in a sexual act. The lack of consent applies to instances when a person is unable to give informed consent because of sleep or influence by alcohol and other drugs. Influence by alcohol and other drugs will not lessen the responsibility of the alleged perpetrator.
Sexual violence can occur against both males and females.
Sexual violence is unacceptable regardless of the relationship. Perpetrators of sexual violence may be subject to disciplinary action by the College. Sexual violence can be a felony and may be subject to criminal action. It is not for sexual gratification, but a desire to dominate, control and degrade. The moving factors are anger and power, not sex.