What is Sexual Assault?
Rape is not the only form of sexual assault. In fact, sexual assault can include unwanted kissing and fondling, and does not have to include force. Any sexual activity that is non-consensual is considered a form of sexual assault.
Forms of Sexual Assault
No means no. According to Pennsylvania State law, sexual assault is non-forcible but nonconsensual sexual intercourse or attempted sexual intercourse.
- Rape: Nonconsensual sexual intercourse or attempted sexual intercourse by force or threat of force. Rape also includes having sexual intercourse with someone unable to give consent.
- Indecent Assault: Unwanted sexual contact. Examples include undesired kissing, touching and fondling.
Victim Aftermath
Victims of sexual assault can suffer many physical and/or emotional consequences including:
- Sleep disturbances
- Flashbacks
- Inability to concentrate
- Intense fear for safety
- Guilt
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Headaches
- Digestive problems
La Roche College is in Compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
La Roche College is a community of people dedicated to academic achievement and personal development. The College endorses and supports values developed in the Catholic tradition and recognizes that the community living on campus demands commonly accepted standards of conduct.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other applicable laws, La Roche College prohibits sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and any other type of sexual misconduct.
La Roche can assist students with medical assistance, advocacy and support services, and housing or academic accommodations. Employees who have knowledge of any form of sexual misconduct that occurs on our campus or that involves any employee, student or guest, are required to report the incident immediately.
Any employee who believes she or he is a victim of sexual misconduct should bring the matter to the attention of her/his supervisor or the associate vice president for human resources.
For more information and other resources and options regarding sexual assault, contact Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) by calling 1-866-END-RAPE or 412-431-5665 (available 24 hrs) www.paar.net.
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Resolve Crisis Network: 1.888.7.YOU CAN (1.888.796.8226)
www.upmc.com/resolvecrisis
Futures without Violence: http://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/