Sexual assault can be defined as any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs by force or without consent of the recipient of the unwanted sexual activity. Falling under the definition of sexual assault is sexual activity such as forced sexual intercourse, child molestation, incest, fondling, and attempted rape. It includes sexual acts against people who are unable to consent either due to age or lack of capacity.
Policy: Lone Star College take seriously its responsibility to prevent, discourage and address sexual violence on its campuses.
Non-Academic Student Misconduct Policy: Lone Star College’s Non-Academic Student Misconduct Policy describes the process by which the institution handed student misconduct complaints.
Source: Black, M.C., Basile, K.C., Breiding, M.J., Smith, S.G., Walters, M.L., Merrick, M.T., Chen, J., & Stevens, M.R. (2011). The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010 Summary Report. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In 2014, the state of Texas reported the following sexual assault data:
The breakdown for our surrounding counties is as follows:
Source: Texas Department of Public Safety, Crime in Texas 2014
Adapted from the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) Strategies for Avoiding Sexual Assault brochure:
Even if you are cautious, you cannot be vigilant 24 hours a day. Although there is no perfect way to completely protect yourself against rape, the following ideas may help.
Source: Kilpatrick, D.G., Edmunds, C.M. & Seymour, A. (1992). Rape in America: A report to the nation. National Victim Center and Crime Victim’s Research and Treatment Center.
What to do if you are sexually assaulted
http://www.rainn.org/get-information/sexual-assault-recovery/tips-for-after-an-attack