SEXUAL ASSAULT
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual Assault is any unwanted sexual contact. It is never okay for
someone to touch someone else in a sexual way that is unwanted. Sexual
Assault is a crime.
Who can be a victim of sexual assault?
In Virginia, 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys are sexually assaulted
before age 18.
Lifetime, 1 out of 3 women and 1 out of 6 men are sexually assaulted.
Who is the perpetrator of sexual assault?
It could be anyone, even someone that you know and trust. It could be an
acquaintance, friend, family member, friend of the family, or a date. In fact,
80% of sexual assault perpetrators are someone that the victim knows.
Options for what to do if you have been assaulted:
-Get to a safe place
-Call 947-7273, the 24 confidential Sexual Assault Response Program
Hotline- you are not alone
-Know that the assault is NOT your fault. No matter what.
-Go to the hospital to get medical attention. There are forensic nurses
who are specifically trained to help survivors of sexual assault. Even if you
do not feel injured, they will make sure you are okay and provide options
like emergency contraception and STD testing and treatment. There will
be a representative from the Sexual Assault Response Program who will
meet you at the hospital to help you through this.
-Consider reporting with in 72 hours of the assault. Evidence collection
can only take place in this window. If you want to report, make sure not to
bath or brush your teeth so that evidence can be collected. Also, make
sure to keep your clothing from the assault and bring it to the hospital with
you.
-Get help from friends, family, and others that are supportive
-After the immediate crisis, consider getting long term help such as
counseling or a support group. Often, the recovery process from an
assault takes time and can be easier with help! At SARP, we offer free
counseling and support groups. Call 947-7422 for more information.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual Harassment is any unwanted sexual attention.
It could be verbal:
-Making crude comments about someone’s body
-Making sexual comments that are unwanted
-Promising something (such as a raise or better grades) in return for
sexual favors
-Pressuring someone to go on a date
It could be physical:
-Grabbing someone’s behind
-Touching that makes someone feel uncomfortable or crosses boundaries
It could be non-verbal:
-Whistling at someone
-Writing sexual notes or graffiti
-Staring at someone’s body in a sexual manner
Remember, Sexual Harassment is illegal. No one should give you sexual
attention that makes you feel powerless, scared, or uncomfortable. You
have the right to feel safe.
What is the difference between sexual harassment and flirting?
Flirting feels good. It is wanted. Both people feel good about the
interaction. It makes you feel good about yourself and the other person.
Sexual harassment is unwanted and sometimes makes you feel
powerless. You can feel angry, uncomfortable, afraid, or even bad about
yourself.
Who can be the target of sexual harassment?
Anyone. It can happen at school, on the job, or even just walking in public.
Both girls and boys can be harassed. In fact, in Virginia, 81% of students
are harassed at some point in school. 33% of girls and 12% of boys
report feeling uncomfortable going to school as a result of sexual
harassment.
Options for what to do if you are being harassed:
-Know that the harassment is not your fault.
-Be assertive. You deserve to be respected.
-Tell them that they need to stop what they are doing and that it makes you
feel uncomfortable.
-Refuse to take part in a conversation that makes you uncomfortable.
-Tell someone that you trust, like a friend, parent, teacher, supervisor to
get support.
-Call the SARP hotline 947-7273- you are not alone!
-Make sure to get help so that the harassment stops. If the person that you
tell does not help you, tell someone else or call the hotline! You deserve
better!
RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE
Relationships are supposed to be based in caring, respect, trust, and
equality. When relationships are based in power and control, physical,
emotional, and sexual abuse often occurs.
Some signs of relationship violence may include:
-Extreme jealousy
-Telling you who you can and cannot see
-Monitoring where you go
-Obsessive calling
-Threatening you
-Pressuring you to go further sexually than you are ready to go
-Using physical force, pushing, hitting
-Isolating you from friends or family
-Asking for forgiveness, but not changing behavior
-Feeling like you are walking on egg shells
-Explosive anger and irritability
-co-dependency
What to do if you see some of the above signs in your relationship:
-Get help and support from friends and family; make sure that those who
are closest to you know what is going on so that they can help you stay
safe
-Make a safety plan to get out of the relationship
-Call the SARP hotline 947-7273 for support and to help you carry out your
safety plan
-Get out! Unfortunately, the longer you stay in an abusive relationship, the
worse the abuse will become.
-Make sure to have a safety plan for what to do after you leave.
Sometimes the abuse can escalate when leaving, so make sure to have a
plan and get support. If you need help with your
A lot of times abusers will make promises that things will change. Usually,
the abuser will not be able to change without help and some distance from
the relationship. It can take a lot of courage to leave an abusive
relationship, but you do not have to be alone. Please, get support and
then GET OUT!
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual Assault is any unwanted sexual contact. It is never okay for
someone to touch someone else in a sexual way that is unwanted. Sexual
Assault is a crime.
Who can be a victim of sexual assault?
In Virginia, 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys are sexually assaulted
before age 18.
Lifetime, 1 out of 3 women and 1 out of 6 men are sexually assaulted.
Who is the perpetrator of sexual assault?
It could be anyone, even someone that you know and trust. It could be an
acquaintance, friend, family member, friend of the family, or a date. In fact,
80% of sexual assault perpetrators are someone that the victim knows.
Options for what to do if you have been assaulted:
-Get to a safe place
-Call 947-7273, the 24 confidential Sexual Assault Response Program
Hotline- you are not alone
-Know that the assault is NOT your fault. No matter what.
-Go to the hospital to get medical attention. There are forensic nurses
who are specifically trained to help survivors of sexual assault. Even if you
do not feel injured, they will make sure you are okay and provide options
like emergency contraception and STD testing and treatment. There will
be a representative from the Sexual Assault Response Program who will
meet you at the hospital to help you through this.
-Consider reporting with in 72 hours of the assault. Evidence collection
can only take place in this window. If you want to report, make sure not to
bath or brush your teeth so that evidence can be collected. Also, make
sure to keep your clothing from the assault and bring it to the hospital with
you.
-Get help from friends, family, and others that are supportive
-After the immediate crisis, consider getting long term help such as
counseling or a support group. Often, the recovery process from an
assault takes time and can be easier with help! At SARP, we offer free
counseling and support groups. Call 947-7422 for more information.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual Harassment is any unwanted sexual attention.
It could be verbal:
-Making crude comments about someone’s body
-Making sexual comments that are unwanted
-Promising something (such as a raise or better grades) in return for
sexual favors
-Pressuring someone to go on a date
It could be physical:
-Grabbing someone’s behind
-Touching that makes someone feel uncomfortable or crosses boundaries
It could be non-verbal:
-Whistling at someone
-Writing sexual notes or graffiti
-Staring at someone’s body in a sexual manner
Remember, Sexual Harassment is illegal. No one should give you sexual
attention that makes you feel powerless, scared, or uncomfortable. You
have the right to feel safe.
What is the difference between sexual harassment and flirting?
Flirting feels good. It is wanted. Both people feel good about the
interaction. It makes you feel good about yourself and the other person.
Sexual harassment is unwanted and sometimes makes you feel
powerless. You can feel angry, uncomfortable, afraid, or even bad about
yourself.
Who can be the target of sexual harassment?
Anyone. It can happen at school, on the job, or even just walking in public.
Both girls and boys can be harassed. In fact, in Virginia, 81% of students
are harassed at some point in school. 33% of girls and 12% of boys
report feeling uncomfortable going to school as a result of sexual
harassment.
Options for what to do if you are being harassed:
-Know that the harassment is not your fault.
-Be assertive. You deserve to be respected.
-Tell them that they need to stop what they are doing and that it makes you
feel uncomfortable.
-Refuse to take part in a conversation that makes you uncomfortable.
-Tell someone that you trust, like a friend, parent, teacher, supervisor to
get support.
-Call the SARP hotline 947-7273- you are not alone!
-Make sure to get help so that the harassment stops. If the person that you
tell does not help you, tell someone else or call the hotline! You deserve
better!
RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE
Relationships are supposed to be based in caring, respect, trust, and
equality. When relationships are based in power and control, physical,
emotional, and sexual abuse often occurs.
Some signs of relationship violence may include:
-Extreme jealousy
-Telling you who you can and cannot see
-Monitoring where you go
-Obsessive calling
-Threatening you
-Pressuring you to go further sexually than you are ready to go
-Using physical force, pushing, hitting
-Isolating you from friends or family
-Asking for forgiveness, but not changing behavior
-Feeling like you are walking on egg shells
-Explosive anger and irritability
-co-dependency
What to do if you see some of the above signs in your relationship:
-Get help and support from friends and family; make sure that those who
are closest to you know what is going on so that they can help you stay
safe
-Make a safety plan to get out of the relationship
-Call the SARP hotline 947-7273 for support and to help you carry out your
safety plan
-Get out! Unfortunately, the longer you stay in an abusive relationship, the
worse the abuse will become.
-Make sure to have a safety plan for what to do after you leave.
Sometimes the abuse can escalate when leaving, so make sure to have a
plan and get support. If you need help with your
A lot of times abusers will make promises that things will change. Usually,
the abuser will not be able to change without help and some distance from
the relationship. It can take a lot of courage to leave an abusive
relationship, but you do not have to be alone. Please, get support and
then GET OUT!
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