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Sexual violence is a crime. NO ONE DESERVES TO BE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Myth: Sexual assault is not common. Reality: Sexual assault continues to be a rapidly growing violent crime in America. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men has experienced raped or an attempted rape in their lifetime. Myth: Women provoke being sexually assaulted and raped. Reality: Unfortunately, many people blame the victim. The reality is that nothing a person does or wears can make another person act in a particular way. Each individual is in control of their behavior Myth: It isn’t a real rape unless there are injuries. Reality: 70% of rape victims report no physical injury. However, 49% describe being fearful of serious injury or death during the rape.
Student Involvement PREVENT is one of the organizations here at UNL to help stop sexual violence. PREVENT is comprised of students, staff and faculty that work to end relationship and sexual violence through peer education. PREVENT Coordinator Jamie Porter 340 Nebraska Union (402) 472-2597 prevent@unl.edu
Breaking the Silence:
Common Misconceptions
Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact, and DOES NOT require penetration. Sexual assault is an attack inflicting physical and emotional violence and on the victim. It is not about uncontrollable sexual urges. The perpetrator exerts power and control using sex as a weapon. Anyone can be a victim: women, men, and children of all ages, races, income levels, levels of education and any community.
THINGS TO CONSIDER...
Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition (402)-476-6256 www.ndvsac.org Voices of Hope 340 Nebraska Union (402)-472-0203
REPORTING
DEFINITION
ADVOCACY SERVICES
1 in 5 Women experience rape during college. 3% of college men report surviving rape or attempted rape as a child or adult. In a survey of college women, 13.3% indicated that they have been forced to have sex in a dating situation. 32% of college students report dating violence by a previous partner and 21% report violence by a current partner.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW...
People are often hesitant to report the assault. Many believe that they won't be believed or that they will be blamed for the assault, specifically if the perpetrator is someone the victim knows. Some feel the experience is too personal to share with strangers. Telling the police can be embarrassing, difficult and scary,'