INFORMATION ON SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sexual assault continues to go unreported, especially among college-age females. To make matters worse, those in administrations fail to acknowledge assault and take action against the perpetrators. When performing this play, it may be helpful to bring the following to light, as a pamphlet or post-performance discussion.

Only 1 in 20 of sexual assaults in college are reported. That means 95% go unreported.
90% of college women who are survivors of sexual assault know the person who assaulted them.
Many women do not seek medical attention immediately following the assault and therefore have no physical proof of rape. Shame/self-blame and lack of support are just two reasons for this.
Assaults can occur between any two people, including those in a relationship or those who once were in a relationship. It can also happen to a man by a woman, between women, and between men.
Consent to one form of intimacy or sexual contact does not imply other kinds of contact or even future acts.
Silence is not consent. There should be a “yes” during every step in order for it to be consensual.
What a “yes” is not: “I’m tired.” “Not right now.” “I don’t feel well.” “I’m not sure.”
For administrators and friends: Believe, validate, listen, and encourage the survivor to seek support and medical attention. “It’s not your fault” is a good place to start.