There are steps you can take to increase your safety in situations where drinking may be involved. Like any safety tips, they are not a guarantee, but they may help you feel more secure in social situations.
In cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault, survivors often blame themselves. Remember—you are not to blame. You are the only one allowed to make choices for your body. Using drugs or alcohol is never an excuse for assault and does not mean that it was your fault.
The laws vary by state and situation, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life.
When you see something that doesn’t seem right, there are simple ways to step in and help a friend.
Amanda shares what it means to help a friend
Whether it’s giving someone a safe ride home from a party or diverting a person who is engaging in uncomfortable behavior, anyone can help prevent sexual violence.
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, and it’s not the only crime that can occur on a college campus. We can all take steps to increase safety on college campuses.