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Preventing and Reducing Risks for Sexual Violence

Preventing and Reducing Risks for Sexual Violence. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue?. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue?. Males can also be assaulted. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue?. Males can also be assaulted

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Preventing and Reducing Risks for Sexual Violence

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  1. Preventing and Reducing Risks for Sexual Violence

  2. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue?

  3. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue? • Males can also be assaulted

  4. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue? • Males can also be assaulted • Males have mothers/sisters/girlfriends/ wives/daughters who could be assaulted

  5. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue? • Males can also be assaulted • Males have mothers/sisters/girlfriends/ wives/daughters who could be assaulted • Any traumatic event affecting one family member affects all the others

  6. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue? • Males can also be assaulted • Males have mothers/sisters/girlfriends/ wives/daughters who could be assaulted • Any traumatic event affecting one family member affects all the others • Boys and men can help prevent someone else from committing a crime

  7. Why is sexual violence not just a girls’ or women’s issue? • Males can also be assaulted • Males have mothers/sisters/girlfriends/ wives/daughters who could be assaulted • Any traumatic event affecting one family member affects all the others • Boys and men can help prevent someone else from committing a crime • Boys and men can show support for any victim of sexual assault whether it be male or female

  8. Why is it difficult for victims to report sexual violence?

  9. Why is it difficult for victims to report sexual violence? • Victim may be ashamed or embarrassed • Victim may know the person and not want to get him in trouble • Victim may fear retaliation • Victim may believe she caused the action to happen • Victim may not want to face the attacker in court • Victim worried about reputation • Male victim may worry he will be perceived as gay

  10. It’s NEVER the victim’s fault • Only one person makes the choice to rape or abuse someone else • Sometimes others assign blame to the victim • Sometimes the victim assigns “self-blame” or second guesses her own actions, but… • It is always the fault of the abuser or rapist because that person made the choice

  11. Bystanders and Upstanders

  12. a person who takes action, particularly when the easiest or most acceptable course is to do nothing

  13. Rape Prevention • What do women do everyday to prevent rape from happening to them? • What do men do everyday to prevent rape from happening to them?

  14. Female Rape Prevention • Not being out late at night • Always practicing the buddy system • Not being along with someone unknown to them • Not use alcohol or allow someone to put something your drink • Not wearing certain clothing • Not being flirtatious

  15. Shout Out • Name descriptions and adjectives that describe men and women

  16. Media Literacy

  17. Media Literacy Having the competency to analyze, evaluate, and create messages in a variety of media This is an “old school” advertisement for jeans. How are men and women shown in ads for jeans today?

  18. Media Literacy What image does the reader have about men and women based on these advertisements?

  19. Do you agree with this portrayal of a strong and powerful man?

  20. How would young people perceive relationships between men and women based on this advertisement?

  21. Why are men shown more often as action figures?

  22. Why are women shown as victims? Images like this should NOT be okay

  23. Sexual Assault:Risk Reduction & Seeking Help

  24. Sexual Assault: Risk Reduction • Avoid Dangerous Situations • Plan Ahead • Always let someone know where you are, where you are going, and when you are expected to return • Arrange to have someone available to help you in case of an emergency • Taking a cell phone to a party is a good idea • Be Aware of Your Surroundings • Avoid isolated areas

  25. Sexual Assault: Risk Reduction • Social Situations • When you go to a party, go with a group of friends. Check in with each other during and after the party • Use the “buddy system”. Don’t be afraid to let a friend know if someone is making you feel uncomfortable • Be a good friend to your “buddy” at a party. Keep a good eye on him/her.

  26. Sexual Assault: Risk Reduction • If someone is pressuring you: • Stay true to your code of conduct • Lie. If you are worried about hurting someone’s feelings, it is better to make up a lie and leave than to stay in an uncomfortable situation • Think of an escape route. Look for exits, doors, windows. Are there people around you who can help you? • Take action. Speak out. Shout “NO” or “FIRE” (It brings people running) • Kick, scream, or bite if you have to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97JIFQzw8NM

  27. Sexual Assault: Risk Reduction

  28. Sexual Assault: Seeking Help • What do you do if you have been sexually assaulted? • Get away from the assailant—find a safe place • Dial 911 • Call a friend or family member you trust • Hot Lines for help • National Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE; this is a service of the RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) • NCCASA.net is a website that lists the rape crisis centers for each county (North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault)

  29. Sexual Assault: Seeking Help Reporting the Assault • It is the choice of the victim whether or not to report the sexual assault • Why is it a good idea to report sexual assault? • Immediate medical attention may be needed including testing for STDs and prevention of pregnancy • Sexual assault is a serious issue. There are trained professionals who can help the victim deal with many of the feelings he/she has not only immediately after the assault but for a period after the assault • The assailant may repeat this crime if not made to pay a consequence

  30. Sexual Assault: Seeking Help • Reporting the Assault • To the Police, everything is evidence! • DO NOT: • Shower or bathe • Throw away any clothes that were worn at time of assault • Brush or comb hair • Use the restroom • Brush teeth or gargle • Put on makeup • Eat or drink anything • Clean up the crime scene

  31. Recovery from Sexual Violence • National Sexual Assault Hotline • Free • Confidential • 24/7 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)

  32. What can boys and men do to reduce sexual violence?

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