AD/SA 2-2B: Drunk Sex or Date Rape?

1. AD/SA 2-2B:Drunk Sex or Date Rape? Brett Sokolow Follow Up CAO: 30 Sep 13

2. BLUF • Our choices matter • Impacts Citadel career , post-graduation career • Impacts classmates, others, & Citadel reputation • Some consequences are permanent • Alcohol impairs judgment – affirmative consent is a must • Prevent lapses through mutual support & only responsible alcohol use, if of age Selfish & Selfless Reasons to Make the Right Call

3. Objectives • Review and explore, at a deeper level, key issues presented in lecture by Brett Sokolow • Understand how issues might impact SCCC • Consider how cadets might reduce risk so such issues do not occur within the Corps

4. Wavetop Review • “Amy” consumed five beers in a hour & another five Jell-O shots with Everclear • “Todd” drank three beers all evening • “Amy” BAC estimated at .35; she experienced blackout • “Todd” admitted “consensual” sex • “Todd” convicted of Sexual Assault in the 2nd degree

5. Scenario One--Connection between Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Assault-- • In 2002, more than 70,000 college students between 18 and 24 years old were victims of alcohol-related sexual assault • One study found that 75% of male and 55% of female college students had been drinking prior to a sexual assault • Another study found that between 25-47% of perpetrators were under the influence of alcohol at the time they sexually attacked someone. • Recall from 3C training, one in four women are sexually assaulted while college students

6. Scenario One--Connection between Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Assault-- • What evidence do you have that alcohol consumption is or is not a problem among Citadel students? • Why do you think alcohol consumption is so rampant among college students? • How does alcohol consumption contribute to act of rape? • In addition to alcohol, what factors do you think contribute to statistic that one-in-four college women are assaulted? • What are some safety measures males and females can take to reduce their risk of being sexually assaulted?

7. Scenario Two--What Was the Jury Thinking-- • “Amy” consumed 5 beers in one hour and 5 Jell-o shots after that; “Todd” consumed three beers all evening • “Todd” served shots to “Amy” and knew they contained Everclear •  “Amy” threw up at least twice and “passed out” at least once • The next day “Amy” did not remember anything about the sexual encounter. At the hospital, it was determined that she had had a blackout, and her blood alcohol content was estimated to be .35 at 5am • Law requires both parties involved in sexual activity give affirmative consent • Basically, they must know six things: who, what, where, why, when, and how • Individuals who are incapacitated and unable to understand those six things are not legally able to give affirmative consent for sex.

8. Scenario Two--What Was the Jury Thinking-- • What evidence did Sokolow give that indicates “Amy” was incapacitated at the time of sex? • Why do you think “Todd” was surprised when he was charged with Sexual Assault in the 2nd Degree? • What is the difference between a blackout and passing out? • Do you think it was an indication of “Todd’s” innocence or guilt that he left a note for “Amy” that had his name and phone number on it? Why or why not? • What do you believe was the deciding factor for the jury in “Todd’s” conviction?

9. Scenario Three--Did Punishment Fit the Crime?-- • After “Todd was convicted for Sexual Assault in the 2nd Degree, he was sentenced to two years in prison. He had been at an Ivy League school that would not allow him back. He got his degree from a technical school. He is a registered sex offender and has had difficulty finding a job. Currently, “Todd” shovels snow •  “Amy” lost her virginity during her encounter with “Todd,” an encounter that she does not remember. She dropped out of college following the incident, but eventually went back and graduated. For a time she isolated herself from friends and required extensive therapy to overcome the impact of the incident •  “Amy” was subjected to an intrusive, painful medical examination at the time of the incident •  Although “Amy” drank irresponsibly, the law determined that “Todd” was culpable in this case

10. Scenario Three--Did Punishment Fit the Crime?-- • Do you believe “Todd” should have been found guilty of sexual assault? Why or why not? • Do you think “Amy” should have been held responsible for incident because she got drunk? • What steps can you take to ensure this type of incident doesn’t happen to you or other cadets? • What are some of common assumptions made about sexual offenders? Do you think “Todd” fits that profile?

11. Key Take-Aways • Our choices matter • Alcohol impairs judgment – affirmative consent is a must • Prevent lapses through mutual support & only responsible alcohol use, if of age Poor Judgment & Leadership are mutually exclusive

12. QUESTIONS MAKE THE RIGHT CALL… AND HELP A CLASSMATE MAKE THE RIGHT CALL, TOO

13. Back Up Slides

14. Policy Review--SC State Law-- • The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21 years old • DUI is defined as operating a vehicle (boat, auto, bicycle, or motorcycle) while under the influence of alcohol • SC Law states that a person with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level over .08% is considered legally intoxicated. Possible results for offenders? -- Fines, jail time, and loss of driver’s license -- Increase in insurance rates or eligibility for insurance dropped

15. The Citadel Alcohol Policy (1) • No alcohol consumption or possession on Citadel property • Barracks, campus, Hagood Stadium, College Park, Beach House--REGARDLESS OF AGE • Cadets 21 or older may drink off campus within the confines of the law, and are expected to behave with honor • Cadets may receive dismissal from the college for the following offenses: -alcohol use or possession on-campus, second offense -alcohol use off-campus that discredits The Citadel -DUI conviction

16. The Citadel Alcohol Policy (2) • Cadets may receive demerits, tours, and a mandated alcohol abuse evaluation at the Counseling Center for the following offenses: -alcohol use or possession by a minor off-campus -open alcohol container off- or on-campus -alcohol related disturbance • Cadets may receive demerits, tours, a mandated alcohol abuse evaluation at the Counseling Center, and a company transfer for: -alcohol use or possession by a minor on-campus -three or more Alcohol I offenses during cadet career -- MANDATORY CONDUCT REVIEW BOARD MAKE THE RIGHT CALL… AND HELP A CLASSMATE MAKE THE RIGHT CALL, TOO