Consent
What does consent mean?
Freely agreeing to participate in something, such as sexual activity.
Sexual Assault victims, regardless of reporting options are entitled to SARC, Victim Advocate, Special Victims Counsel, Medical services and Counseling services.
What is TRUE?
True or False: What someone wears can cause sexual assault.
False
Initiative to help someone who maybe targeted for sexual assault.
What is BYSTANDER INTERVENTION?
What does SAAPM stand for?
What is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month?
True or False: Silence means consent.
False — silence is not consent.
A victim is more likely to report a sexual assault if the perpetrator is a stranger.
What is TRUE?
True or False: Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers.
False — most victims know the person.
What psychological phenomenon causes people to wait for someone else to act?
The bystander effect.
What medical procedure can collect evidence after a sexual assault?
Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)
What word summarizes the idea that someone must clearly agree before any sexual activity?
Yes means yes.
Victims can change an UNRESTRICTED report to a RESTRICTED report
What is FALSE?
What harmful attitude blames victims for being assaulted?
Victim blaming.
What is one simple way to interrupt a potentially dangerous situation at a party?
Create a distraction or check on the person who looks uncomfortable.
True or False: Most sexual assaults are reported to the police.
Why can someone who is extremely drunk or incapacitated not give consent?
Because they are not fully aware or able to make clear decisions.
These individuals ONLY: Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocates, and Health Care Providers can take a RESTRICTED report
What is TRUE
What is wrong with saying “they were asking for it”?
It blames the victim instead of the person who committed the assault.
In the skit, what did a friend do when he/she saw a victim being grabbed by an assaulter?
He/she stepped in and told the victim and the others they were leaving.
Why might someone not report sexual assault right away?
Fear, shame, confusion, or not remembering clearly.
If someone says “maybe later,” “I’m not sure,” or tries to avoid the situation instead of saying “no,” what does that mean regarding consent?
It is NOT consent. Consent must be clear, enthusiastic, and ongoing.
In some sexual assault cases Alcohol or Drugs is involved that makes people more vulnerable?
What is TRUE
The Victim must have been "asking for it," by being seducive, flirty, careless or drunk?
No one asks to be abused, injured or humiliated. No one can cause an offender to commit a crime against them.
Name two actions a bystander can take to safely intervene.
Distract the situation, directly tell someone to stop, get help from friends or adults, stay with the person who looks unsafe...
Approximately what percentage of victims know the person who assaulted them?
2/3