The statistics point out the need. In the U. A survey of more than 6, students from 32 colleges in the U.
One out of every fifteen male students reported committing rape or attempting rape during that same period. Rape is sexual intercourse that is perpetrated against the will of a victim, involving the threat or use of force. It can also occur without force, or threat of force, if the perpetrator has sex with someone incapable of giving consent.
Acquaintance rape is rape committed by a known assailant and it is the most prevalent form of rape involving college age victims. Rape is only one form of sexual assault. Sexual assault includes: sodomy forced anal intercourse ; oral copulation forced oral-genital contact ; rape by a foreign object forced penetration by a foreign object, including a finger and criminal sexual contact the unwanted touching of an intimate part of another person for the purpose of sexual arousal.
Although women are most often the victim of sexual assault, it is important to remember that men can be sexually assaulted also. Both men and women should be especially careful in situations involving the use of alcohol or drugs.
Alcohol and drugs can interfere with your ability to assess situations and to communicate effectively. Despite the precautions taken, you or a friend could still become a victim. It is important to remember that it is not the victim's fault.
