Sexual Assault Prevention Training

1. Sexual Assault Prevention Training

2. Sexual Assault Prevention Training How to Use this Training Recognize Sections will open as you continue in the learning. You may always go back to review and return to the farthest point you have reached. Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Use these buttons to advance or go back in the training or to the Main Menu Resources Main Menu

3. Sexual Assault Prevention Training A Serious Issue Recognize Sexual Assault is a critical issue for everyone, regardless of: Drugs & Alcohol Age Gender Race Prevention An average of 207,754 people are victims of rape and sexual assault every year This training will help you learn the warning signs and techniques for preventing Sexual Assault Bystander Intervention You will also learn how to support victims and provide them with Valuable resources located both on and off campus Resources Main Menu

4. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Today You Will Learn Recognize What you can do to protect yourself and others What Sexual Assault is Drugs & Alcohol How to intervene when you see a situation that could lead to Sexual Assault Prevention Bystander Intervention What resources are at your disposal to help yourself and others Resources Main Menu

5. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module 1 Recognize Recognize Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

6. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Recognizing Sexual Assault Recognize Sexual Assault is a major problem, affecting people of all races, genders and creeds Drugs & Alcohol Prevention IT’S TIME. . .TO TALK ABOUT IT! Talk early, talk often. Prevent sexual violence. Bystander Intervention In this section, you will learn what Sexual Assault is, how it is legally defined and how consent is given. Resources Main Menu

7. Sexual Assault Prevention Training What is Sexual Assault? Sexual Assault is any unwanted sexual contact. Recognize Examples Drugs & Alcohol Rape Date Rape Statutory Rape Voyeurism Sexual Harassment Incest Prevention Ritual Abuse Unwanted Sexual Contact Bystander Intervention Resources It includes any sex act that occurs when a person is forced, coerced and/or manipulated Main Menu

8. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Consent Recognize Consent can only be given in the absence of violence, coercion and/or manipulation. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Consent is an enthusiastic, expressed desire to have sex or participate in sexual activity, after marriage! Resources Main Menu

9. Sexual Assault Prevention Training You Can Prevent Sexual Assault Recognize Individuals can prevent Sexual Assault. Those who experience a situation that projects the warning signs of Sexual Assault can help by becoming an intervening bystander. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

10. Sexual Assault Prevention Training No Means NO Recognize No one deserves to be a victim of Sexual Assault Examples A “No” of any kind signals the stopof any and all sexual contact A “No” revokes any consent previously given Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Someone under the influence of drugs (legal or illegal) or is otherwise intoxicated cannot legally give consent Bystander Intervention There is no excuse for not respecting someone’s “No” Common excuses include: What the victim is wearing The assailant being intoxicated Resources Main Menu

11. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize True or False. Sexual Assault is any unwanted sexual contact. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention True False Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

12. Sexual Assault Prevention Training INCORRECT! Recognize Sexual Assault is any sex act that is unwanted, usually under the duress of violence, coercion, and/or manipulation. Drugs & Alcohol Go Back Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

13. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Anyone Can Be a Victim Recognize Anyone can be a victim of Sexual Assault, regardless of: Examples Drugs & Alcohol Age Ethnicity Gender Prevention Sexual Orientation Religious Background Bystander Intervention Occupation Income Level Appearance Resources Main Menu

14. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize True or False. There are no adult male victims of Sexual Assault. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention True False Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

15. Sexual Assault Prevention Training INCORRECT! Recognize Anyone can be a victim of Sexual Assault, regardless of age or gender. Drugs & Alcohol Go Back Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

16. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Who Can Be a Perpetrator? Recognize Anyone can be a perpetrator of Sexual Assault, regardless of: Drugs & Alcohol Ethnicity Age Gender Prevention Or virtually any other factor 2 out of 3 victims will know the perpetrator! Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

17. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize True or False. Perpetrators of Sexual Assault are never female. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention True False Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

18. Sexual Assault Prevention Training INCORRECT! Recognize Anyone can be a victim of Sexual Assault, regardless of age or gender. Drugs & Alcohol Go Back Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

19. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize True or False. Perpetrators can be of any sexual orientation. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention True False Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

20. Sexual Assault Prevention Training INCORRECT! Recognize A perpetrator can be of any sexual orientation. Drugs & Alcohol Go Back Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

21. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module 2 Recognize Drugs & Alcohol Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

22. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Drug & Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault Recognize Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Some perpetrators may attempt to ply their victims with alcohol and/or illegal or legal drugs Resources Main Menu

23. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Common Drugs Used Recognize Alcohol is the most commonly used drug for rapes and Sexual Assault because it is the most easily accessible. Drugs & Alcohol Other Common Drugs Prevention Rohypnol (Roofies) Gamma hydroxybutyric (GHB) Bystander Intervention Katamine (special “K”) Resources Main Menu

24. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Protect Yourself and Be Aware Recognize Be wary of anyone who insists you drink Drugs & Alcohol Always keep your drink in your sight or hand Always pour your own drink when possible Prevention Bystander Intervention If your drink tastes or looks “off” or “funny”, STOPDRINKING IT! Resources Main Menu

25. Sexual Assault Prevention Training You May Have Been Drugged if You: Recognize Feel you are getting intoxicated too quickly Experience unusual drowsiness Experience memory loss and blackouts Drugs & Alcohol Experience reduced motor control Experience chills or sudden sensations of heat Prevention Bystander Intervention Experience disorientation or hallucinations Have a feeling of mind fog or confusion Experience blurred vision Resources Main Menu

26. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize True or False. It is normal for someone to insist you drink or drink from a particular glass. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention True False Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

27. Sexual Assault Prevention Training INCORRECT! Recognize Be wary of individuals who insist that you drink or drink from a certain source. This is a major warning sign that your drink may have been tampered with. Drugs & Alcohol Go Back Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

28. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize True or False. Alcohol is the most common drug used to commit rape and/or Sexual Assault. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention True False Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

29. Sexual Assault Prevention Training INCORRECT! Recognize More than any other drug, alcohol is most often used in connection with rape and Sexual Assault. Drugs & Alcohol Go Back Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

30. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module 3 Recognize Prevention Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

31. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Reducing Your Risk Recognize Add Campus Operations to your cell phone contacts. 816-414-3735 – Day 816-678-9355 – On Call Drugs & Alcohol Always have a cell phone with a charged battery with you Never let anyone else pour or handle your drink Prevention Bystander Intervention Keep your home secure; lock your windows and doors at all times Resources Main Menu

32. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Risk Planning Recognize Have a PLAN Drugs & Alcohol Have emergency contacts in your phone Know where to go and who can help Prevention Get your own food and drink, and / or watch the person pouring or serving them When going out, make plans to arrive with friends in a group and leave as a group Bystander Intervention Make sure to stick to the plan once it has been made Resources Main Menu

33. Sexual Assault Prevention Training The Effects of Sexual Assault Recognize Drugs & Alcohol Everyone reacts differently to Sexual Assault Prevention It is important not to judge the victim’s reaction Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

34. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Feelings After Sexual Assault Recognize Often, victims feel: Shame Drugs & Alcohol Humiliation Self-Blame Confusion Prevention Embarrassment Numbness Degradation Bystander Intervention It is important to know that an assault is never the victim’s fault Resources Main Menu

35. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Fear and Sexual Assault Recognize Whether you are the victim or are supporting a victim, recognize fear of: Drugs & Alcohol Retaliation Death or injury Being alone Prevention Speaking out Meeting the attack Not being believed Bystander Intervention Seeking help after a Sexual Assault is extremely important Don’t let fear stop anyone from getting the help they need Resources Main Menu

36. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Sexual Identity and Sexual Assault Recognize Some victims can have a crisis of sexual identity after being assaulted, especially if their assailant is not compatible with their sexual orientation Drugs & Alcohol Victims may have to deal with a local culture that is sexist or homophobic, especially if their assailant was of the same sex. Prevention Bystander Intervention It is important that victims receive the care, understanding and counseling they need to work out these feelings Resources Main Menu

37. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Supporting a Victim Recognize Be a careful and supportive listener Believe the victim Drugs & Alcohol Encourage the victim to seek counseling and / or medical care Prevention Allow the victim to decide their own course of action Maintain confidentially Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

38. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize Effects of Sexual Assault may include: A. Feelings of anger Drugs & Alcohol B. Lack of emotions Prevention C. Minimization of the assault D. Insecurity of sexual identity Bystander Intervention E. All of the above Resources Main Menu

39. Sexual Assault Prevention Training INCORRECT! Recognize Sexual Assault has intensely personal effects on a victim. A victim may experience any of the above, unlisted affects or none of them. It is important to support victims in their recovery. Drugs & Alcohol Go Back Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

40. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize True or False. Victim reactions are all unique and personal to their experience. Examples Drugs & Alcohol Prevention True False Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

41. Sexual Assault Prevention Training INCORRECT! Recognize Sexual Assault has intensely personal effects on a victim. A victim may experience any of the above, unlisted affects or none of the them. It is important to support victims in their recovery in respectful, empowering and empathic ways. Drugs & Alcohol Go Back Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

42. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize Which of the following are good techniques to protect yourself from Sexual Assault? Examples Drugs & Alcohol Add Campus Operations to your cell phone Never let anyone else pour or handle your drink Leave your drink unattended Prevention Travel alone Always have a working and fully charged cell phone Loan your room key Bystander Intervention Wear conservative clothing Keep your home secure; lock windows and doors at all times See next page for answers. Resources Main Menu

43. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Check Your Understanding Recognize Which if the following are good techniques to protect yourself from Sexual Assault? Examples Drugs & Alcohol Add Campus Operations to your cell phone Never let anyone else pour or handle your drink Leave your drink unattended Prevention Travel alone Always have a working and fully charged cell phone Loan your room key Bystander Intervention Wear conservative clothing Keep your home secure; lock windows and doors at all times Resources Main Menu

44. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module 4 Recognize Bystander Intervention Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

45. Sexual Assault Prevention Training What is Bystander Intervention? Recognize Bystanders represent individuals surrounding a progression of inappropriate behaviors, harassment, or violence and often have a powerful impact on sexual violence. Bystander intervention is a term derived from the actions taken by individuals to prevent or stop Sexual Assault. These actions are conjured by conscious instincts felt when witnessing and / or encountering someone who is being sexually assaulted or perpetrated. By addressing the issue, these individuals are able to help prevent the current and future occurrences. Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

46. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Do People Always Step Up? Recognize Unfortunately, no Drugs & Alcohol Research indicates that people are less helping than they think. For example, 80% of college age men are uncomfortable when women are belittled or mistreated. However, they do not express their discomfort because they believe they are the only ones who are uncomfortable. Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

47. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Other Reasons We May Not Help Recognize Oftentimes, bystanders do not interpret an event as a problem situation Drugs & Alcohol The two main reasons they do not are: Situational Ambiguity - individuals are unsure of the inappropriateness of a sexual comment or action made by a perpetrator. Individuals may not perceive a situation the same way as others. Conformity – bystanders assume nothing is wrong because one looks concerned or they simply conform to a group’s rules in order to be accepted. Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

48. Sexual Assault Prevention Training Intervention Options Recognize Many times, bystanders feel stuck in situations where they have the ability to intervene. If the potential impact that a Sexual Assault can have on a survivor and the survivor’s friends, family, and co-workers is understood, we will see someone crossing the line as a problem requiring action. There are preventative actions that should be taken by bystanders to intercept Sexual Assault: Drugs & Alcohol Things you can do as a bystander: Observe the situation and collect enough information to determine if you need to intervene. Talk to the person; tell them you are willing to help. Get the person away from the situation – interrupt, distract, or remove them. Involve other bystanders. Talk to a professional for follow-up advice. Follow up with both the victim and the perpetrator – give them resources. Prevention Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

49. Sexual Assault Prevention Training 10 Steps to Being a Bystander Recognize Step # 1 Interrupt the situation – distract (both parties) or remove them immediately Step #2 If your friend is incapacitated, remove them immediately Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Step #3 If you think your friend has been drugged, consider taking them to a hospital Step #4 Beware of comments/behaviors from others that would indicate their attempt to participate in non-consenting sexual activity Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu

50. Sexual Assault Prevention Training 10 Steps to Being a Bystander Recognize Step # 5 Know your comfort level with conversations around sexual behavior. If not in sync with how your feel, speak out and state your position. Step #6 Don’t joke about Sexual Assault. “Jokes” can trivialize the severity of the behavior. Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Step #7 Be aware of language, media influence, and traditional role justification. Step #8 Don’t allow victim blaming – “It’s her / his fault because. . .” Bystander Intervention Resources Main Menu