Sexual Assault on College Campuses
The purpose of this section is to provide an overview of the scope of the problem of sexual assault and dating and domestic violence on college campuses. It is designed to dispel myths and provide...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Perpetrator
The purpose of this section is to provide information about perpetrators. This section will address societal myths, contributing factors to why a person commits rape, the role of alcohol, and studies...
View ArticleDefining Sexual Assault
ConsentThe following consent and coercion definitions and descriptions were taken from:Sokolow, B. and Schuster, S. (2004). The 2004 NCHERM Campus Sexual Misconduct Judicial Training Video Seminar. The...
View ArticleDefining Sexual Assault
CoercionCoercion is a tactic used by perpetrators to intimidate, trick or force someone to have sex with him/her without physical force.This article explains coercion and gives examples of scenarios...
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 ArticleDefining Sexual Assault
SummarySummary of important points from the "Defining Sexual Assault" section of the Striving for Justice Toolkit.
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 Prevention2011-2012The following is a list of programs and...
View ArticleSAPAC Featured in the Record
A front page article in the University Record (link to the article below) recognized SAPAC's recent inclusion in a U.S. Department of Education publication which featured SAPAC's efforts to end...
View ArticleDavid Lisak Discusses Sexual Violence at Annual Tamara Williams Memorial Lecture
On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 David Lisak, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker at the annual Tamara Williams Memorial Lecture. This lecture serves to memorialize Tamara Williams, a University of Michigan...
View ArticleSafeHouse Center Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SafeHouse Center of Ann Arbor is recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month during the month of April. April is set aside across the nation for every community to collectively focus upon the societal...
View ArticleSAPAC Responds to the Comment on “Legitimate Rape”
SAPAC professional staff members have chosen to speak out on this matter because believe it is important to share accurate information about pregnancy following sexual assault .
View ArticleInterim University of Michigan Sexual Assault 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 ArticleSAPAC Welcomes the 'I Will' Campaign
SAPAC is proud to have two generations of University of Michigan students committed to doing work on primary prevention of sexual violence on college campuses. As part of our commitment to continuing...
View ArticlePresident Obama's Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
President Obama has proclaimed April 2013 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month!
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 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 ArticleDare to Dream Screening of "Boys and Men Healing"
There was a movie screening and discussion about male survivors of sexual abuse in an event called Dare to Dream last night on campus! A documentary called Boys and Men Healing wa shown and the...
View ArticleInvitation to Listening Sessions on Protecting Students from Sexual Assault
Sign Up for a Listening Session! An invitation from Bea Hanson (Principal Deputy Director, Office on Violence Against Women) :The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault is...
View ArticleSafeHouse Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
For the month of April, SafeHouse will be having a series of events in order to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SafeHouse is a center for survivors of sexual assault and dometice violence in...
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...
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