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University Police Department
Aid to Victims of Violence
HOTLINE (607) 756-6363 or 1-800-336-9622
SEXUAL ASSAULT- AID TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
FACTS ABOUT RAPE:
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One in three
women and one in six men will become a victim of a
sexual assault before the age of 18.
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One in four
women will become a victim of rape in their lifetime.
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Over one half
the rapes that occur are committed by someone the victim
knows.
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Only 1 in 10
rapes that occur are reported.
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Rape is
defined as any forced sexual intercourse.
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Rape in any
form is a CRIME.
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Rape is not a
sexual act, it is a violent assault used to express the
need for power and control.
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Most rapes are
not random acts, rapists choose their victims.
RAPE PREVENTION:
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AWARENESS-
know that the crime of rape is one of the most
underreported crimes in the country. Rape happens
all around us and you could become a victim.
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ATTITUDE- Be
aware of the attitudes of others around you, even when
you are with someone you know. Are you being treated
like a person? How are your signals being interpreted?
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ASSERTIVENESS-
If you are in a situation that makes you feel
uncomfortable, you may need to say "NO" and prove
that you mean it. How well you communicate your wishes
relates directly to how well you feel about yourself.
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RESPONSE- If
you consider your response to an assault beforehand, you
may be able to implement your plan fast enough to save
your life. A self defense and assertiveness training
class is helpful and can give you an idea of what
your capabilities are and how you can use them.
WHATEVER YOUR TACTIC IS, IF IT
SAVES YOUR LIFE, IT IS THE RIGHT ONE !!!!
Remember:
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It is NEVER
all right to force yourself on another person even if;
-he or she says "No" and you think he or she means
"Yes".
-you have had sex with that person before.
-you have paid for a night on the town or an expensive
gift.
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Do not assume
you both want the same degree of intimacy.
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If you have
any doubts....stop. Ask. Clarify. Protect yourself from
a charge of rape because you did not ask. Being drunk or
stoned is no excuse. Having sex with someone who is, is
rape.
IF YOU ARE RAPED, DO NOT SHOWER, BATHE, CHANGE
CLOTHES OR DOUCHE BEFORE GOING TO THE HOSPITAL OR THE
POLICE. REPORTING THE CRIME IS YOUR CHOICE. AID TO
VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE WILL ACCOMPANY YOU IF YOU WISH.
The above listed information provided by YWCA of
Cortland, Aid to Victims of Violence, which provides free,
confidential service for battered and victims of sexual
assault. AVV offers phone counseling, crisis intervention,
advocacy, support counseling and educational programs
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