Sexual Assault Statistics
These statistics were taken from the Department of Justice in 2000: Over a five-year stay, a college woman’s risk of experiencing a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault is between 1 and 5 and 1...
View ArticleSexual Assault Laws
In Michigan the legal term used for sexual assault or rape is Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC). The following information provides definitions of CSC and the potential consequences. A link to the current...
View ArticleSexual Assault Workshop
You Can't Touch This: A Discussion On Sexual Assault This facilitated discussion allows for an open forum on the topic of sexual assault. Participants are encouraged to voice their views and concerns...
View ArticleUnderstanding Rape - A Men's Workshop
Understanding Rape: A Discussion for Men Who Care About WomenThis facilitated discussion gives men an opportunity to explore the issue of sexual assault in a unique way. It allows men to examine their...
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 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 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 ArticleConsent & Coercion
Consent is when someone agrees, gives permission or says yes to sexual activity with someone else. At the heart of consent is the idea that every person, man or woman, has a right to personal...
View ArticleAlcohol & Sexual Assault
The substance most often detected in association with date rape is alcohol; however, alcohol is NEVER the cause of rape. It is a tool that perpetrators often use to decrease a person’s ability to give...
View ArticleMyths and Facts
Several myths exist about sexual assault. These myths often shift responsibility and blame from the assailant to the victim. Understanding the myths surrounding sexual assault may help you in your...
View ArticleMale Survivors of Sexual Assault
It is only a myth in our society that men are not sexually assaulted, or that they are only sexually assaulted in prisons. In fact, 9% of all rape victims outside of criminal institutions are male...
View ArticleReporting a Sexual Assault to Police
SAPAC supports a survivor’s right to choose whether to report a sexual assault. However, a prompt report may strengthen the case for prosecution. With that said, it is never too late to make a report...
View ArticleSexual Assault & LGBT Survivors
People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, 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...
View ArticleSexual Assault Teach-In: Tools for Safety, Knowledge for Change
Join us from 8:30-5:30 on Friday, September 16 in the Michigan Room of the Michigan League for a teach-in on sexual assault. Come for as much as you can--one workshop or all. Our goal is to explore...
View ArticleA Common Voice Video
A Common Voice is an educational video that seeks to provoke discussion on sexual and intimate partner violence in the campus community. Individuals who represent multiple backgrounds and affiliations...
View ArticleDefining Sexual Assault
The purpose of this section is to familiarize the reader with how both SAPAC and the state of Michigan define sexual assault. In addition, it is designed to provide an overview of consent and...
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