Sexual Violence in Higher Education Natalie Spiert Sexual Violence Support Coordinator Michelle Bangen Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator
Sexual Violence Education and Support 2 Education Student Wellness Center Michelle Bangen.1@osu.edu B130 RPAC (614) 292-4527 swc.osu.edu/sves Support Student Advocacy Center Natalie Spiert.7@osu.edu 1120 Lincoln Tower (614) 292-1111 advocacy.osu.edu
Today s Session Relevant Terminology OSU Policies and Procedures Facts and Stats A Survivor s Story Resources 3
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Terminology 5
Any sexual act against another s will Any activity without consent or through coercion Rape or attempted rape Unwanted rough/violent activity Keeping someone from protecting themselves from pregnancy/stis Sexual contact with a very drunk, drugged or unconscious person 6
Deliberate or repeated language, behavior, or visual display that causes fear, anxiety, shame, embarrassment 7 Examples Sexually explicit statements, questions, jokes, anecdotes via any means of communication (oral, written, electronic, etc.) Inappropriate references to gender Unwanted touching, patting, hugging, brushing against, staring Inquiries or commentaries about sexual activity, experience, orientation Display of inappropriate or sexually oriented material in locations where others can view
When a person repeatedly behaves in a way that invades another s life, causes mental distress and/or fear harm Examples Following or spying Unannounced visits or calls Leaving unwanted items, gifts, flowers, etc. Damaging property Psychological aggression and coercion/attempting to scare Threatening physical harm to victim, victim s friends/family/pets or themselves 8
Pattern of controlling behavior with a current or former partner Examples 9
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Sexual Consent The act of knowingly, actively and voluntarily agreeing explicitly to engage in sexual activity. Consent must be freely given and can be withdrawn at any time. Consent can never be implied. 12
OSU Policies and Procedures Sexual Misconduct Policy go.osu.edu/sm-policy Title IX Website titleix.osu.edu Sexual Violence Response Guidelines go.osu.edu/svrg Survivor Rights Guarantee go.osu.edu/dps-sexualassault 13 Will meet privately at place of choice Will connect with available resources (medical, counseling, safety, etc.) Will fully investigate case, providing up-to-date progress Will consider all cases seriously Will not release name during investigation Will not pre-judge or blame
Facts and Stats 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime 1 1 in 4 women will be sexually assaulted during college 2 While the majority of offenders are male, only 6% of men perpetrate 98% of rape 3 In 90% of assaults, the survivor and offender know each other 4 1 National Institute of Justice: Prevalence, Incidence and Consequences of Violence Against Women Survey, 1998. 2 Department of Justice: Sexual Victimization of College Women, 2000. 14 3 Lisak, D. P. M. M. (2003). Repeat rape and multiple offending among undetected rapists. Peace Research Abstracts, 40, 2, 123-261. 4 U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Statistics. 1998 Alcohol and Crime Study.1998.
Facts and Stats 84% of survivors report no weapon being used 1 Alcohol is the number one drug used to facilitate rape 2 Up to 85% of all sexual assaults involve alcohol 3 Estimates for the percentage of false reports is 2-8%...the same as all major crimes. 4 1 "Most Victims Know Their Attacker." National Institute of Justice. N.p., n.d. Web. 2013. 2 American College Health Association: Shifting the Paradigm: Primary Prevention of Sexual Assault, 2008. 3 RAINN.org 15 4 Lonsway, K. A., Archambault, J., & Lisak, D. (2009). False reports: moving beyond the issue to successfully investigate and prosecute non-stranger sexual assault. Prosecutor, Journal of the National District Attorneys Association, 43, 1.
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Thank You! Michelle Bangen bangen.1@osu.edu Natalie Spiert spiert.7@osu.edu Student Wellness Center (614) 292-4527 Student Advocacy Center (614) 292-1111 go.osu.edu/sves advocacy.osu.edu 22