CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. Getting The Basics
2. Substance Abuse
3. Violence Against Women
4. Violent Men
5. Alcohol and Violence
6. Alcohol, Drugs and Sexual Assault (Date Rape)
7. Preventing Sexual Assault
8. After a Rape or Sexual Assault
9. Assistance - Women
10. Assistance - Men
11. Legal Options

Supplements
Resources
Glossary
Fact Sheets

It Won't Happen to Me:
Substance Abuse-Related Violence Against Women for Anyone Concerned About The Issues

Summary

• Sexual assault/date rape happens to many more young women than most people realize. It is estimated that one in four women will be sexually assaulted by the time they turn 25.
• There are many myths about sexual assault that hurt women and stop many of them from asking for help. A woman never deserves to be raped nor does she ever ask for it, regardless of what she wears or how she behaves.
• Alcohol is the largest risk factor for sexual assault. For example, men in fraternities are more likely to try to force a woman to have sex with them after drinking alcohol. In addition, binge drinking on campuses is highly linked to sexual assault.
• The drugs most related to sexual assault are Rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine.