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Definition:<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact that occurs without your consent, verbal or nonverbal.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Despite many sexual assault myths<\/a>, anyone can be sexually assaulted, regardless of their age, race, sexuality, or gender. Sexual assault survivors may display any of the universal reactions<\/a>\u00a0to what happened to them; therefore, it is important that friends and family support the survivor<\/a>\u00a0and their choices.<\/h2>\n

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By the numbers:<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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    44% of victims are under 18<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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    80% are under age 30<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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    Every 107 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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    Each year, there are about 293,000 victims of sexual assault<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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    68% of sexual assaults are not reported to police<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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    98% of rapists will never spend a day in jail<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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    Approximately 2\/3 of assaults are committed by someone known to the victim<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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    38% of rapists are a friend or acquaintance<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Statistics gathered from the RAINN<\/a> (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Please click the following links for information related to sexual assault:*<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Male Survivor Brochure (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n

Common Reasons Survivors Do Not Report Sexual Assault<\/a><\/p>\n

Back to School Safety Tips from RAINN<\/a><\/p>\n

WOU Student Affairs\u00a0Sexual Misconduct Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Q: What is considered sexual assault?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A: Unwanted sexual contact, rape and attempted rape, or threats. Any type of sexual contact that occurs without your consent (verbal or nonverbal) is sexual assault.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Q: Who is at risk of being sexually assaulted?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A: Anyone can be sexually assaulted, regardless of their age, socioeconomic status, race, gender, sexuality, or religious beliefs. Sexual assault is not sexually motivated, but rather an attempt to gain power and control.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Q: Can men be sexually assaulted?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A: Yes. Approximately 1 in 10 men are survivors of sexual assault.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Q: Since being sexually assaulted, I feel physical pain, nausea, and headaches. Is this normal?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A: Yes. Your body may react in any combination of ways, any and all of which are normal.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Q: I was recently sexually assaulted, but I am not hysterical. Is this normal?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A: Yes. You may experience a wide range of emotions. Some survivors find themselves overtly emotional, while others find themselves to be calm and subdued. These feelings may shift as time goes on.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Q: If I report the assault, what if they do not believe me?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A: Abby\u2019s House is survivor-focused. We are here to listen and get you the resources you need. We will not question the validity of your report.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Q: I thought people are only sexually assaulted in remote locations at night. I was assaulted during the day by someone I know. How can this be?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A: This is a common myth. Equal amounts of assaults occur during the day as do night. 50% of assaults occur at home and 80% of assaults are committed by someone the survivor knows.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Q: Did I do something to cause the assault?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A: No one asks to be assaulted, and nothing you said or did justifies the attacker\u2019s actions. Sexual assault is a crime of violence, not passion. Only the attacker is responsible for the assault.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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*If you are unable to access PDF files, please call or email Abby’s House and we will send the materials to you in an alternate format.<\/p>\n

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[fruitful_btn link=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student\/sexual-misconduct-resources\/anonymous-report-form\/\"]Report Sexual Assault at WOU[\/fruitful_btn]<\/span><\/h1>\r\n

Definition:<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n

Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact that occurs without your consent, verbal or nonverbal.<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Click here if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Despite many sexual assault myths<\/a>, anyone can be sexually assaulted, regardless of their age, race, or gender. Sexual assault survivors may display any of the universal reactions<\/a>\u00a0to what happened to them; therefore, it is important that friends and family support the survivor<\/a>\u00a0and their choices.<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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By the numbers:<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n
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  • 44% of victims are under 18<\/li>\r\n \t
  • 80% are under age 30<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Every 107 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Each year, there are about 293,000 victims of sexual assault<\/li>\r\n \t
  • 68% of sexual assaults are not reported to police<\/li>\r\n \t
  • 98% of rapist will never spend a day in jail<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Approximately 2\/3 of assaults are committed by someone known to the victim<\/li>\r\n \t
  • 38% of rapist are a friend or acquaintance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nStatistics gathered from the RAINN<\/a> (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)<\/em><\/td>\r\n

\"dontrape\"<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n \r\n

Please click the following links for information related to sexual assault*:<\/p>\r\n

Male Survivor Brochure (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Common Reasons Survivors Do Not Report Sexual Assault<\/a><\/p>\r\nBack to School Safety Tips from RAINN<\/a>\r\n\r\nWOU Student Affairs\u00a0Sexual Misconduct Resources<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Q: What is considered sexual assault?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA: Unwanted sexual contact, rape and attempted rape, or threats. Any type of sexual contact that occurs without your consent, verbal or nonverbal, is sexual assault.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Q: Who is at risk of being sexually assaulted?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA: Anyone can be sexually assaulted, regardless of their age, socioeconomic status, race, or religious beliefs. Sexual assault is not sexually motivated, but rather an attempt to gain power and control.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Q: Can men be sexually assaulted?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA: Yes. Approximately 1 in 10 men are survivors of sexual assault.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Q: Since being sexually assaulted, I feel physical pain, nausea and headaches. Is this normal?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA: Yes. Your body may react in any combination of ways, any and all of which are normal.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Q: I was recently sexually assaulted, but I am not hysterical. Is this normal?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA: Yes. You may experience a wide range of emotions. Some survivors find themselves overtly emotional, while others find themselves to be calm and subdued. These feelings may shift as time goes on.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Q: If I report the assault, what if they do not believe me?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA: Abby\u2019s House is survivor-focused. We are here to listen and get you the resources you need. We will not question the validity of your report.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Q: I thought people are only sexually assaulted in remote locations at night. I was assaulted during the day by someone I know. How can this be?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA: This is a common myth. Equal amounts of assaults occur during the day as do night, 50% of assaults occur at home, and 80% of assaults are committed by someone the survivor knows.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Q: Did I do something to cause the assault?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nA: No one asks to be assaulted, and nothing you said or did justifies the attacker\u2019s actions. Sexual assault is a crime of violence, not passion. Only the attacker is responsible for the assault.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n
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