Helping a Survivor of Sexual Assault
It can be a very challenging experience when someone discloses a sexual assault; however, knowing how to be supportive can be crucial in a survivor’s healing process. There are two things you need to...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan Programs & Initiatives to Address Sexual Assault,...
University of Michigan Programs & Initiatives to Address Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Harassment PreventionThe following is a list of programs and initiatives...
View ArticleDefining Sexual Assault
EvidenceWe know that a decision that is biased, arbitrary, or capricious will not meet the test of fundamental fairness. We know that procedures and decisions must be reasonable. What is too often...
View ArticleSexual Assault & TBLG Survivors
People who identify as transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and also as survivors of sexual assault face not only the barriers to seeking help that all survivors face, but also a range of obstacles that...
View ArticleSexual Assault and Survivors with Disabilities
FACT: People with disabilities are twice as likely as the general population to experience rape and sexual assault. (2007 Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report on Crime Against People with...
View ArticleSexual Assault Misconceptions
Several misconceptions exist about sexual assault. These misconceptions often shift responsibility and blame from the assailant to the victim. Understanding the misconceptions surrounding sexual...
View ArticleDrugs & Sexual Assault
Drugs used by perpetrators to incapacitate and rape people exist in the University of Michigan community and are on the rise. The most common rape drug is alcohol.
View ArticleAlcohol & Sexual Assault
Alcohol is the substance used most frequently used to facilitate sexual assault.(Campus Sexual Assault Study, National Institute of Justice, 2007)Approximately 50% of reported cases of sexual assault...
View ArticleOptions for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Sexual assaults can be terrifying and traumatic. You are not to blame and you are not alone. Various options are available to you if you have been sexually assaulted, including a medical examination,...
View ArticleCommon Reactions to Sexual Assault
Each survivor of sexual assault responds uniquely to the assault, and the recovery process is different for each individual. These reactions may be experienced days, months, or years after an assault....
View Article2014 - "Room for Debate" Doing Enough to Prevent Rape on Campus?
Check out these articles in the discussion of sexual assault on campuses in the New York Times!
View ArticleFaculty Resources: Sample Syllabus Language
Syllabus Language Regarding Sexual Misconduct
View ArticleSexual Violence Against Transgender People
Our very own Men's Activism Volunteer Cullen O'Keefe created an informative presentation on violence against transgender people for a Continuing Education project. Check out this presentation to learn...
View Article"Room for Debate" Doing Enough to Prevent Rape on Campus?
Check out these articles in the discussion of sexual assault on campuses in the New York Times!
View ArticleHelping a Survivor of Sexual Assault
It can be a very challenging experience when someone discloses a sexual assault; however, knowing how to be supportive can be crucial in a survivor’s healing process. There are two things you need to...
View ArticleNot Alone - The White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault
The White House has issued a report about their response to sexual assault on college campuses, which is called the Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. This response has led to the...
View ArticleResources for Male Survivors
24 hr. Help ResourcesFor University of Michigan students, staff, faculty and their loved ones:· Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC): (734) 936-3333For Washtenaw County...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan Student Sexual Misconduct Policy
Recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights highlights the nationwide impact of sexual misconduct on campus and makes specific recommendations regarding how colleges...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan Programs & Initiatives to Address Sexual Assault,...
University of Michigan Programs & Initiatives to Address Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Harassment PreventionThe following is a list of programs and initiatives...
View ArticleDefining Sexual Assault
EvidenceWe know that a decision that is biased, arbitrary, or capricious will not meet the test of fundamental fairness. We know that procedures and decisions must be reasonable. What is too often...
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