Sexual Offenses New York State Penal Law, Article 130, et., seq., defines sexual offenses. It lists the sections and degree of sex crimes. Sexual assault is a criminal act carrying a penalty of varying degrees. A copy of Article 130, et., seq., is available in the offices of Student Affairs and Security. The following is a brief synopsis of the offenses listed therein.
Sexual intercourse is defined as vaginal penetration.
A person who is mentally incapacitated, asleep, physically helpless due to drug or alcohol consumption or unconscious is considered unable to consent. If intercourse takes place without consent, it is considered rape. If a person engages in nonconsensual deviate intercourse due to physical force, coercion or threat actual or implied the act is considered sodomy. Each year a number of programs are offered to students covering sexual assault awareness and prevention. Specific programs on awareness are offered beginning with new student orientation and continue throughout the year.