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Sexual violence is an issue that impacts everyone. Most victims of sexual violence or rape don’t report what There’s a misconception that sexual violence and rape Students, parents, faculty and staff all play a role in happened. There are resources, on and off campus, to are the fault of the victims themselves. That’s never the keeping our SDSU campus safe. It takes all of us report sexual violence. These contacts can provide you case. Always encourage someone to report if they’ve working together to prevent sexual violence. with assistance and support whether or not they wish to been raped or sexually assaulted, but respect their choice if they choose not to report. LET’S TALK...about file a report. ways to stay safe on and off campus: IN AN EMERGENCY OR DURING A CRIME IN PROGRESS: Call 9-1-1 or SDSU Police at (619) 594-1991 LET’S TALK … about what to do if you know PLAN AHEAD someone who has been victimized: SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Set your own personal boundaries and make them known. Everyone has a different comfort (619) 531-2000 If a friend tells you they have experienced a sexual level. You get to decide how intimate you want to assault, here’s what to do: SDSU TITLE IX COORDINATOR: be with someone. But remember — you always LISTEN: Create a safe place for your friend to talk with have the right to change your mind. Jessica Rentto, Associate Vice President of Administration you. Allow them to share with you — on their terms. KNOW THE ROLE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS (619) 594-6017 Believe their story without questioning the details. A person who is impaired by drugs or alcohol SDSU TITLE IX DEPUTY COORDINATORS: BE SUPPORTIVE: Make sure your friend understands cannot give sexual consent. Since alcohol use can For students: they are not to blame for the incident. Reassure increase your risk of sexual violence, watch any open- Lee Mintz, Director them the person who committed the crime is always container drinks you have and the person who makes Sara Vogel, Investigator responsible — never the victim. them while at parties and other social events. Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (619) 594-3069 GET HELP: It’s important to seek medical, counseling

BE ASSERTIVE and legal assistance as soon as possible. Help connect Some people may interpret passivity as permission, For faculty, staff and visitors: your friend with resources for additional support. but silence is not consent. Be direct and firm with Heather Bendinelli, Director someone who is pressuring you or making you Chinemerem Chukwu, Investigator Office of Employee Relations and Compliance uncomfortable. The absence of “no” is not a “yes.” (619) 594-6464 If a friend reaches out to you with immediate need: KEEP AN EYE ON FRIENDS For athletics: Jenny Bramer, Executive •• Get them to a safe place. Friends are safer when they stay together. Make a Associate Athletic Director/SWA Department of •• Call the police immediately. pact with a friend to intervene on each other’s behalf Intercollegiate Athletics •• Encourage them to not bathe or if caught in a risky situation. Let a friend know where (619) 594-0394 destroy any of the clothing worn Nationwide, you’ll be and ask where they’ll be. at the time of the assault. NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE: •• Preserve the area where the 1 in 5 (800) 656-HOPE / (800) 656-4673 STEP IN assault occurred for evidence. women Intervene when you see or hear inappropriate are sexually •• Help them to seek emergency behavior on and off campus. Speak up if you see SAN DIEGO HOTLINE: assaulted while medical care. someone trying to isolate a potential victim. If (888) DV-LINKS / (888) 385-4657 in college. •• Help them write down anything they you find a person who may be incapacitated or CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS – SAN DIEGO: unconscious, stay with them. Get others to help you. can remember about the assault. If you need help now, call (888) 385-4657