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

• Women can take many precautions to prevent sexual assault. These include parking in well-lit areas and traveling in groups. In addition, it is important to avoid date rape drugs and excess alcohol use.
• Men can help stop rape in many ways. For example, they can avoid alcohol and drugs that can cloud their judgment. They can also learn to accept "No" rather than seeing it as a challenge. NO MEANS NO MEANS NO.
• Sometimes people have a hard time clearly saying "No." There are messages and actions that mean "No," however. For example, a woman might say "I'm not sure" or "I'm not ready." She may look down, start to cry, or leave the room.