What is S.A.A.M?
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – The month of April is dedicated to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence
- Statistics:
- 1 in 5 (18.3%) women and 1 in 71 men (1.8%) are sexually assaulted once in their lifetime.
- Sexual assault in youth/children: 43.2% of females reported their first completed or attempted rape occurred prior to age 18. For men, 51.3% or 1.5 million men first experienced completed or attempted rape prior to age 18
- 23.1% of TGQN (transgender, genderqueer, nonconforming) college students have been sexually assaulted.
- On college campuses: (all data from RAINN, hares a link: https://www.rainn.org/statistics/campus-sexual-violence)
- 13% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students).2
- Among graduate and professional students, 9.7% of females and 2.5% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation.2
- Among undergraduate students, 26.4% of females and 6.8% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation.2
- 5.8% of students have experienced stalking since entering college.2
- Student or not, college-age adults are at high risk for sexual violence.
- Male college-aged students (18-24) are 78% more likely than non-students of the same age to be a victim of rape or sexual assault.1
- Female college-aged students (18-24) are 20% less likely than non-students of the same age to be a victim of rape or sexual assault.1
- Sexual violence can have multiple effects on Survivors, including both physical and psychological long-term and short-term effects. To read more about how sexual violence affects survivors, click the link to RAINN.
- What is femicide? Sex based hate crime/intentional killing of women.
Events for SAAM
During the month of April, the Women and Gender Advocacy Center will be hosting events!
Here’s the link to the schedule: https://wgac.colostate.edu/events/sexual-assault-awareness-month/
- External Resources
- RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, carrying out prevention programs, help for survivors, and fights to bring justice to perpetrators.
- No More – A platform dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault by increasing awareness, inspiring action and fueling culture change.
- NSVRC – National Sexual Violence Resource Center A website dedicated to building online safe spaces, offering opportunities to get involved, prevention resources, blogs, and survivor resources.
WOMEN AND GENDER ADVOCACY CENTER
“Women and Gender Advocacy Center provides programs and resources focusing on all genders, social justice, and interpersonal violence prevention. Additionally, WGAC provides advocacy and support for victims of sexual violence, stalking, sexual harassment and relationship violence. Their purpose is to provide a safe and affirming space for the students we serve at Colorado State University, while supporting systemic change to end all forms of oppression within our community.”
- Women and Gender Advocacy Center: Victim Assistance Team
- 970-492-4242 (24- hour hotline)
- 970- 491- 6384 (WGAC center)
CSU Resources
Mental & Emotional Health
We all experience problems in our lives. Sometimes those are situational and quickly resolved. Sometimes they can be more serious and difficult to handle. Counseling Services helps students with a wide range of mental health concerns. If you or someone you know is stressed by life circumstances, experiencing mental health symptoms, or have any thoughts of suicide, please talk to a caring professional.
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Counseling Services are available by phone or secure teleconference.
All Counseling Services are now provided by phone or online.
If you have an urgent mental health concern, please call (970) 491-7111 to speak with a counselor now (available 24/7).
Crisis Intervention
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Crisis intervention services are available by stopping by Counseling Services on the 3rd floor of the CSU Health & Medical Center or calling (970) 491-6053 during normal operating hours. We can provide an immediate assessment of the situation and, when necessary, facilitate a mental health hospitalization.