Misc.
The ratio of women who experience rape or attempted rape during college
1 in 5
Ratio of trans folk who experience sexual violence at least once in their lifetimes
1 in 2
The ratio of men who experience sexual violence in their lifetimes
DOUBLE JEOPARDY if you can explain why this number may be higher
1 in 6
*may be higher due to low rates of reporting/disclosure (toxic masculinity, low rates of believing, etc.)
I'm supposed to step in, but I don't know the person. Is it any of my business?
Yes. You would want it done for you/your loved ones
The BC definition of sexual assault
any sexual contact or penetration with another individual, and without that individuals' consent
4 signs of incapacitation
lack of awareness
lack of eye contact
emotional volatility
stumbling
slurred speech
blacking out
vomiting
passing out
3 instances in which you cannot give consent
Age
Coercion
Incapacitation
Definition and example of the Bystander Effect
When individuals are less likely to step in when other people (8+) are present.
Ex: shouting "Call 911!" to a general crowd
Some people believe that _____ causes sexual assault. In reality, it is just another tool for perpetrators.
Alcohol
3 campus resources available for survivors
SANet
Women's Center
CARE team
UCS
RAs/RDs
Bystander Trainers
BCPD
What is victim blaming?
What is an example?
Incorrectly and unjustly applying responsibility to the person that was harmed, instead of the person who did the harm
ex: Dr. Blasey Ford (she has memory holes, she was drinking, she came forward too late, etc.)
What is the name of the Title IX coordinator for students, and the name of the Vice President of Student Affairs
Melinda Stoops and Joy Moore
Individuals who frequently express ______ are at a statistically higher risk of perpetrating sexual violence.
Sexist attitudes
(Other dehumanizing attitudes)
The location and hours of the Women's Center
Maloney 441
Weekdays 10am-4pm
Why don't we see this presentation during orientation?
overhaul of information in the first month of school
gives time to understand BC culture
are more comfortable with their floors
etc.
Give two examples of each intervention technique
Recruiting
Separating
Distraction
"I" Statements
People with disabilities are ____ as likely as the general population to experience rape and sexual assault.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: it is also estimated that women with disabilities are ____ times more likely to experience a sexual assault than women without disabilities
twice
*four times
Sexual
Physical
Emotional
Financial
Psychological
3 red flags of controlling behavior
Constantly needing to know whereabouts
Demanding passwords for social media/phone
Isolating from family/friends
Threatening self-harm to control the partner
Berating the partner emotionally/physically
Blackmail with explicit photos/videos
What is the definition of sexual misconduct?
Sexual misconduct is an umbrella term that encompasses sexual assault, but also harassment, stalking, exploitation, and other gender-based violence that is punishable under the BC code of conduct.
Your friend says something super problematic, what do you do?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY if you can provide us with a spectrum of responses
you speak up.
What if both people were drunk to the point of incapacitation? Does that "count" as assault?
We don't define people's experiences for them.
The definition of sexual assault and consent are clear, but people don't always feel clearly after an experience, thus, we do not define their experience for them
Why is the rate of sexual assault of transgender folk so high?
(Many reasons)
Lack of safety around outing, restricting from loved ones
"Threats" to LGBTQ+ community if you expose what is happening
Undermining/minimizing force (how "real wo/men like x,y,z")
Discrediting because of gender identity
Eroticizing/fetishizing body against your will
Denying access to medical treatment/safe housing
Controlling finances
Etc.
If someone is looking for emergency contraceptives after an assault, where should they go for care?
Beth Israel
If an LGBTQ+ person comes to you asking about off-campus resources that can help survivors from a LGBTQ+-centered perspective
Fenway Health