Sexual Assault and Other Sex Crimes

It is important for all students, faculty, and staff members to know where to turn for help and what to do if they or someone they know is sexually assaulted or raped. Whether the assailants are strangers, acquaintances, close friends, or dates, everyone needs to know how to get necessary treatment, counseling, and other services. Sexual assault and other sex crimes are criminal offenses subject to prosecution under the law. These acts are also violations of the Student Conduct Code.

Studies show that "acquaintance rape" occurs more frequently among college-age students than among any other group. This form of rape is one of the most unrecognized and under-reported crimes because few people identify it as a crime punishable by law.