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

Module Content Increasing Your Safety What Can You Do To Protect Yourself? Helpful Hints for Protecting Yourself What Can Men Do To Help Stop Rape? Messages That Mean NO Actions That Mean NO What To Do If Someone Tries To Force You To Have Sex Summary References

Helpful Hints for Protecting Yourself

P.R.E.V.E.N.T.:

P ut change in your wallet for an emergency or a ride home.

R ecognize the early signs of a possible assault

E xamine carefully where you are.

V erbalize your fight (or struggle) loudly.

E xhibit confidence if you are in danger.

N ever assume sexual assault cannot happen to you.

T ravel in groups whenever possible.⁵

Avoid date rape drugs, such as Rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine (see Module 6):

• Pour and prepare all drinks you consume (alcoholic and nonalcoholic).
• Do not leave your drink alone on the table or bar.
• Keep your hand over the bottle or top of your glass.
• Do not drink out of large, open containers, such as punch bowls.
• Do not trade or switch drinks with others.
• Do not drink something if it looks or tastes "different."
• Watch for signs of drug effects in friends and help them.⁶