Local
What is the name of your local sexual assault agency?
CAP Services Family Crisis Center
Someone who respects boundaries
Healthy. Healthy relationships have respected boundaries.
forwarding or showing a nude photo of someone else is a form of sexual harassment
True. Not only is this sexual harassment, it could also be considered a serious crime.
Healthy relationships
involves honesty, open communication, boundaries are respected. Each partner wants to see positive growth in each other.
Men do not experience sexual assault or sexual harassment
Myth. Both men and women experience sexual assault and sexual harassment. Men tend to be less likely to report.
Give two examples of a trusted adult you could talk to about sexual assault or safety
parents, teachers, mentor, counselors, etc.
Someone pressuring you to sext with them
Unhealthy. You should never feel pressured into anything in a healthy relationship.
If you choose to engage in sexual activity with someone once you are not allowed to change your mind.
False, you are always allowed to change your mind and say no.
Unhealthy relationships are built on power and control. There is a lack of open communication, lying, name calling, physical outbursts, etc.
You can not be sexually assaulted by someone you are dating.
Myth. Dating or not, any form of unwanted sexual contact could be considered sexual assault or sexual harassment.
Where does sexual assault happen?
Every and anywhere
Touching someone in any way when you know they are uncomfortable
unhealthy
Sexual assault is one of the most under reported crimes
True. It is common for survivors of sexual assault to not report due to fear, shame, or worry of not being believed.
Relationship
The way two or more people, objects, or concepts are connected. You have a relationships with yourself, classmates, teachers, community members, and more!
1 out of 6 women and 1 out of 10 men experience sexual assault in their life time.
Fact. ** Keep in mind, these numbers may be a bit off due to sexual assault being such an under reported crime.
What are two safety strategies you could use to stay safe?
keep a charged phone, use the buddy system, stay sober
feeling comfortable talking about things that make you uncomfortable
healthy
If someone does not say NO it is safe to assume they are okay with an interaction.
False. Body language and state of mind can be signs that sexual contact is unwanted.
Consent
To give permission or agreement for something to happen
Between the ages of 12-34 years old, people are at the highest risk of sexual assault.
Fact. This statists and more can be found on RAINN website. RAINN is the nations largest anti-sexual assault organization.
Who could you go to if you want to report a sexual assault
police, hospital, counselors, advocate
making someone feel guilty or bad for not being interested in a relationship with you
unhealthy
Sexual harassnennt is rare
False. Sexual harassment is a common occurrence in daily "jokes", movies, and comments.
Sexual Assault
An intentional sexual act or touch that occurs with out mutual consent.
Roughly every 68 seconds a sexual assault happens in the United States.
Fact. Based on statistics from RAINN (the nations largest anti-sexual assault organization) every 68 seconds a sexual assault occurs in the U.S.