Sexual assault is any unwanted, non-consensual sexual contact against any individual by another using manipulation, pressure, tricks, coercion or physical force.
1 in 5 women & 1 in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives
Sexual Assault Can Include:
- Taking or posting sexual photos to porn and social media sites, and/or through text messages without consent
- Completed act of penetration that includes any penetration of the vagina, anus, or by any object
- Attempted act of penetration
- Forcing you to have sex (sexual coercion), and forcing you to have sex with friends, roommates, and/or family members
- Behavioral or verbal sexual harassment
Consent is the most important aspect of sexual assault.
CONSENT is a voluntary, conscious, and mutual agreement to engage in sexual activity. You must get consent throughout the sexual acts.
Only “YES” is consent. STOP, ASK, AND LISTEN TO THE ANSWER. RESPECT THE ANSWER. GET CONSENT.
Survivors of Sexual Assault
Oftentimes a survivor of sexual assault may feel confused, alone, frightened, angry, ashamed, numb, and don’t have any idea what to do at this point. These are normal responses after a sexual assault has taken place.
This is not your fault no matter the circumstances!!
If you or a friend have been sexually assaulted RSVP is here to help. Our services are confidential.
Call 936-261-1468 to speak with an RSVP staff member during normal business hours. For immediate assistance or call UPD at 4911.