Did you know?
90% of college women who've been raped know their assailant
Rapist Hiding in the Bushes? Probably Not
Although the stereotype of a sexual assault is of a stranger attacking a woman in the dark, statistics show that this is actually rare. Most victims of sexual assault know their attacker as an acquaintance, friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, relative, or teacher.
If someone you know has assaulted you, remember:
If someone you know has assaulted you, remember:
- It was not your fault.
- You are not alone.
- You have resources on campus to help you - the SHARE advocates, the Health and Counseling Center, and the clergy.
Contact Information
Sponsored by SHARE and Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education
Phone: 740-973-4862
Facebook: facebook.com/shareadvocates
Source
Fisher, Bonnie S., Cullen, Francis T., and Michael G. Turner. 2000. The Sexual Victimization of College Women. National Institute of Justice and U.S. Department of Justice.