Sexual violence is an abuse of power using sex as a weapon.
Women are disproportionately affected by sexual violence. Freedom from sexual violence is not only the goal of The S.A.F.E. Place and University policy, it is a human right. The S.A.F.E. Place peer educators provide information on rape prevention and sexual violence. Peer counselors also provide crisis-intervention counseling and referral for rape, battering, sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence which interfere with the ability of women and some men to achieve their educational and professional goals. S.A.F.E. peer educators work with students, including new students, residents, athletes, fraternities and sororities.