Title IX and Sexual Violence in College
College students are at an elevated risk for experiencing unwanted sexual contact, especially during the first six weeks of the fall semester, called the Red Zone. Statistics show that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men experience sexual assault at some point during their time in college, and that the LGBTQ+ population is at even higher risk. On our campus, we know that sexual violence happens most between students who know (or know of) each other, occurs in a residential setting, and involves use of alcohol by one or both parties. While it may not be an easy conversation, talking candidly with your student about healthy relationships, consent, and alcohol can be critical. If you aren’t sure where to start, ask them to tell you more about:
- An educational program called “Think About It” that they completed online this summer
- A program called “The Hookup” that you noticed on their New Student Orientation schedule
- The Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Violence (or “Advocates” for short) posters you observed in many of the restrooms on campus
- The “I’ll Ask If You Want It” Consent campaign posters you saw were hanging in the residence halls during move in
- The new student organization called Hounds Against Sexual Assault (HASA) that you saw had a table at the Hound Fair
Taking some time to educate yourself about our campus support resources, reporting and resolution options can help as well. Learn more...
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