STAND UP AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT BY KNOWING THE FACTS
WHERE DO WE STAND? The rate of rape and sexual assault was 1.2 times higher for nonstudents (7.6 per 1,000) than for students (6.1 per 1,000). For both college students and nonstudents, the victim knew the perpetrator in about 80% of rapes and sexual assaults. Most (51%) student rape and sexual assault occurred while the victim was out of their home, compared to nonstudents who usually at home (50%) when the victimization occurred. A weapon was present in about 1 in 10 rape and sexual assaults for both students and nonstudents. Rape and sexual assault victimizations of students (80%) were more likely than nonstudent victimizations (67%) to go unreported to police. Some of the student (26%) and nonstudent (23%) victims that chose not to report to police believed the episode was a personal matter, and 1 in 5 (20% each) expressed a fear of retribution. More student victims (12%) than nonstudent victims (5%) were more likely to express that the incident was not important enough to report. Fewer than 1 in 5 female student (16%) and nonstudent (18%) victims of rape and sexual assault received assistance from a victim services agency.
Taken from:
http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/rsavcaf9513.pdf
PREVALENCE AND STATISTICS 1 out of every 6 American women have been the victim of an attempted (2.8%) or completed (14.8%) rape in the span of a life time.
In 2003, 9 of every 10 rape victims were female. Lifetime rates of rape or attempted rape for women by race: All women: 17.6% White women: 17.7% Black women: 18.8% Asian Pacific Islander women: 6.8% American Indian/Alaskan women: 34.1% Mixed race women: 24.4% About 3% of American men have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. From 1995-2010, males were 9% of rape and sexual assault victims.
2.78 million men in the U.S. have been victims of sexual assault or rape. Averages of 68% of the assaults in the last five years were not reported. Factoring in unreported rapes, only about 2% of rapists will ever serve a day in prison Taken from:
https://www.rainn.org/get-information/statistics/sexual-assault-victims
1 in 3 American women will be sexually abused during their lifetime. (George Mason University, Worldwide Sexual Assault Statistics, 2005)
1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will be sexually assaulted before the age of 18. (Finkelhor et al., 1990)
In 2002 247,730 people were raped/sexually assaulted in the US, according to a National Crime Victimization Survey (www.ncvc.org)
In 2002, 54% of rapes and sexual assaults were reported to the police (www.ncvc.org)
Every 2 minutes someone somewhere in America is sexually violated (www.rainn.org)
Taken From:
http://www.woar.org/resources/sexual-assault-statistics.php
ON YOUR CAMPUS In higher educational institutions the amount of attempted or completed rape of women may be between 20% and 25% over the course of a college career. 9 in 10 women that were victims of rape or sexual assault knew who their offender was.
Almost 12.8% of completed rapes, 35% of attempted rapes, and 22.9% of threatened rapes happened while the victim is on a date. 2.8% experienced either a completed rape (1.7%) or an attempted rape (1.1%) during the sixmonth period in which the study was conducted. Of victims, 22.8% were victims of multiple rapes. If this data is calculated for a calendar year period, nearly 5% of college women are victimized during any given calendar year. It is estimated that for every 1,000 women attending a college or university, there are 35 incidents of rape each academic year. College women are much more likely to experience sexual assault or rape off campus rather than on campus. Of victims of completed rape 33.7% were victimized on campus and 66.3% off campus. Less than 5% of completed or attempted rapes against college women were reported to law enforcement. However, in 2/3rds of the occurrences the victim did tell someone; usually a friend. Taken From:
http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/campus-resource-list
CULTURE OF ALCOHOL
80% of sexual assault and rape victims are under the age of 30 Juveniles (youth ages 17 and under) account for almost 90% of male victims in every type of sex crime 99% of people were raped by men In 1 in 3 sexual assaults, the perpetrator was intoxicated Only about 2% of all sexual assault accusations reported to police turn out to be false. 43% of the sexual victimization incidents involve alcohol consumption by victims and 69% involve alcohol consumption by the perpetrators Approximately 1 in 5 female high school students report being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner College freshmen and sophomore women appear to be at greater risk of being victims of sexual assault than are upperclassmen. 84% of the women who reported sexually coercive experiences experienced the incident during their first four semesters on campus.
At least 50% of college student sexual assaults are associated with alcohol use 90% of acquaintance rapes involve alcohol Students living in sorority houses and on-campus dormitories are 3 times and 1.4 times (respectively) more likely to be raped than students living off-campus 38% of college-aged women who have been sexually victimized while in college had first been victims prior to entering college, making past victimization the best predictor of future victimization
Taken From: Myths
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/article/Sexual-Assault-Statistics-and-
RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU Radford University Saves (Substance Abuse and Sexual Violence Education Support) Office “Saves is dedicated to reducing negative consequences related to substance abuse and/or violence through campus wide initiatives that address these issues and promote student success.” Contact Information: Phone: (540) 831-5709 Email: saves@radford.edu Address: Radford University, Heth Hall Room 215
Website: http://www.radford.edu/content/saves/home.html Services Provided: Counseling is available for students dealing with issues surrounding sexual and dating violence and/or substance abuse. Advocacy and support is provided for sexual violence victims. Consultants for students, parents, faculty and staff are provided. Presentations, trainings, and educational resources are available for the Radford University community on substance abuse and sexual violence issues (sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and harassment). Student Counseling Services “The primary purpose of SCS is to assist students with typical student developmental issues and to provide short-term, professional counseling to students with mental health concerns. SCS provides quality mental health care to Radford University students, consultative services to the larger community, and training to graduate students in the mental health field. All services are provided under the direction of licensed, credentialed and experienced mental health professionals. Staff is guided by the highest professional and ethical standards of their professions and is dedicated to providing quality services.” Contact Information: Phone: (540) 831-5226 Fax: 540-831-6031 Address: Radford University Student Counseling Tyler Hall, Lower Level P.O. Box 7023 Radford, VA 24142 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Website: http://www.radford.edu/content/student-counseling/home.html Services Provided: Individual, Couples, and group Psychotherapy, Medication Evaluations and Management, Professional Consultation, Referrals for Specialized Service, Educational Programming, and Emergency Assessments.
Student Health Services
“The mission of Radford University Student Health Services is to consistently provide comprehensive, cost effective, confidential, caring, holistic primary health care to our students within the University community. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy student population through appropriate screening, evidence based evaluation and treatment and by educating our students in disease prevention and management. We respect individual differences and diversity and deliver our services in a manner that reflects that respect.” Contact Information: Phone: (540) 831-5111 Fax: (540) 831-6638
Address: Radford University Student Health Moffett Hall, Ground floor P.O. Box 6899 Radford, VA 24142 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Website: http://www.radford.edu/content/student-health/home.html Services Provided: Primary Care, Nurse Access/Medical Information Service, Specialty Care, Immunizations and Travel Health, Annual Flu Clinic, Allergy Injections, Laboratory and Radiology, Medications, Women’s Health (Our staff provides a range of gynecological services to treat the unique needs of our female students. Services include assessment and treatment of infectious diseases, annual examinations, pregnancy testing, and birth control), Men;s Health, and Health Education/Wellness Programming. Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley The Women’s Resource Center is located in Radford, VA; they are a non-profit, human service agency with the purpose of providing programs and service to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence. Contact Information: Office: (540) 639-9592 Hotline: (540) 639-1123 TTY: (540) 639-2197 Toll Free: (800) 788-1123 (regional access) Fax: (540) 633-2382 E-mail: director@wrcnrv.org Address: Women’s Resource Center of The New River Valley P.O. Box 477, Radford, VA 24143 Website: www.wrcnrv.org Services Provided: 24- Hour Crisis Hotline, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Advocacy, Emergency Shelter, Counseling, Support Groups, Transitional Housing, Children’s Service, Domestic Violence Program, Sexual Assault Program, and Legal Advocacy Program.
MORE RESOURCES Radford University Police “Our mission is to work toward providing a safe and healthful living, learning and working environment for every member of the University community by preserving public order and tranquility, protecting the life and property of all, and providing education to and training of citizens and law enforcement personnel for the greater University community and the Commonwealth. Contact Information: Phone: (540) 831-5500 RUPD Crimestoppers Anonymous Tip Line: (540) 831-7867 Email: police@radford.edu Address: University Police Allen Building East Main and University Drive Website: http://www.radford.edu/content/police/home.html Service Provided: Crime Prevention and Community Outreach (presentations on a variety of topics including alcohol awareness, campus safety, office safety, hazing awareness, sexual assault and others), Physical Defense Program for Women, Security Service, Crisis Intervention Team, Specialized Patrol, and Special weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). New River Valley Pregnancy Resource Center “The Pregnancy Resource Center’s clinics offer medical and counseling services to women and men with unplanned pregnancies. With locations in Blacksburg and Radford, we serve the entire New River Valley. All of our services are available to our clients free of charge. We offer lab-certified pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, pregnancy options counseling, STI screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea and parenting classes for women and men, along with many other support services.” Contact Information: Phone: (540) 838-2138
Address: Valley Women’s Clinic 1016 Fairfax Street, Radford, VA 24141 Website: http://www.prcsupport.com Services Provided: Free Ultrasound, Free Pregnancy Tests, Limited STI Screenings, Prenatal Classes, Pregnancy Options Counseling, Emotional support during and after pregnancy, List of community and church resources, Maternity clothes, Diapers, Baby clothes and Supplies, Parenting classes, and Practical skills classes.