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Women's Enhancement Program

Sexual Assault Information

Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or attention. Examples of this are voyeurism (when someone watches private sexual acts), exhibitionism (when someone exposes him/herself in public), incest (sexual contact between family members), and sexual harassment. It can happen in different situations, by a stranger in an isolated place, on a date, or in the home by someone you know.

Rape is a common form of sexual assault. It is committed in many situations — on a date, by a friend or an acquaintance, or when you think you are alone. Educate yourself on “date rape” drugs. They can be slipped into a drink when a victim is not looking. Never leave your drink unattended — no matter where you are. Try to always be aware of your surroundings. Date rape drugs make a person unable to resist assault and can cause memory loss so the victim doesn't know what happened. (See http://www.4woman.gov/faq/sexualassault.htm for more information.

If you believe you have been sexually assaulted call 361-593-2611 or email SART immediately.

About Intimate Partner Violence

Does your partner

• act very jealous or possessive
• try to keep you from having other friends
• tell you what you can and can't wear
• put you down or say things to purposefully hurt your feelings
• pressure you for sex
• pressure you to use alcohol or other drugs
• make you call and check in constantly or check to see who called you
• hit, push, kick or otherwise physically hurt you?

If your partner does any of these things, you may be in an abusive relationship. If you are afraid of the person you are dating, or are trying to avoid his or her anger, you may be in an abusive relationship. You can get help. Talk to a friend and call 361-593-3991 or email Counseling Help immediately.

Helping A Friend

What you can do if someone you know is raped

• believe your friend, no matter what the circumstances
• rape is never the victims fault
• offer support and safety
• encourage your friend to seek medical attention as soon as possible
• help your friend seek crisis counseling
• encourage your friend to report the attack
• emotional healing can be a long term process, don't expect your friend to 'just get over it'
• be ready to help as needed

Important Numbers

For more information, contact:
Office of the Dean of Students
700 University Blvd. Kingsville, TX 78363
Telephone: 361.593.3606 email: Support Services for Women