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Transcript: VALERIE GONZALEZ --------- ------------ A FEW THINGS: Please be sure to thank Valerie Gonzalez for her efforts on Project DATE Remember, if you want to see a society in which people Volunteer their personal time for social good Push themselves to accomplish things that may be hard for them (e.g., public speaking) Address difficult topics to open social discussions Reinforce the behaviors you want to see Too often we fall in the trap of noticing or attending to things we don’t want to see in our society Let her know what you learned, how it was helpful, or the time she invested to inform you --------------- PROJECT D.A.T.E Teamwork: If you have not, download study guide Work with each other by: State a result and see if other members of your team can identify if it’s behavior or a result State a behavior and do the same as above Make a few “because” statements and see if members of team can identify when it is circular thinking or the cause-effect is observable and objective Developing multiple choice questions for each other You learn from Developing questions you think the teacher would ask Answering questions and having to test your knowledge (you only know something if you can in fact answer it correctly) --------------- -------- --------- --------- --------------- WHO WE ARE Discovering Alternatives for Today's Encounter's Rape and sexual assault awareness and prevention program at CSUN Presentations and tabling Sponsored by University Counseling Services and Strength United Comprised of specially trained students Deconstruct the negative forces that re-victimize survivors of sexual violence There is sensitive topics discussed, feel free to step out if needed. We just ask that you come back (With permisson from professor) Lets all be respectful, listen, take turns Be open to the information- Knowledge is power Classroom rules Definitions Sexual Assault – engaging or attempting to engage in any unwanted sexual contact Rape – The FBI defines rape as "penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim."-not inclusive to just males Acquaintance Rape – same as rape but the perpetrator is someone you know. Date Rape – This is a specific kind of acquaintance rape where the rape occurs in a social situation (party, date, group get-together)-social overtones Before we get started... Let's go over some definitions During our presentation, we want to clarify that when we use the term “sexual assault” we are referring to being violated sexually. When we use the term “rape” we are specifically referring to forced intercourse or penetration. Consent 1. Take out a piece of paper 2. Do not write your name (its anonymous) 3. Do write : a. How would/have you asked for consent b. How someone would/has asked you for consent ACTIVITY Consent What is active consent? How to lose consent? In California, there are 4 ways that you are able to lose consent: 1. Intimidation/Fear – if you are afraid, how can you actively want to agree, or disagree to do something? 2. Force/Threat – If you are being forced then it isn’t really your free choice, is it? 3. Alcohol & Drugs – When a person is intoxicated, they are no longer able to give consent. According to Strength United, 75% of acquaintance rapes happen when one or both people are intoxicated. 4. Unconscious – If you are asleep, passed out, or unconscious, how can you say “yes”? Be Consensual What is active consent? How to lose consent? Stats Statistics Women Men LGBTQ+ Nearly 1 out of every 5 American women, has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (14.8% completed rape; 2.8% attempted rape). (CALCASA) 22 million women have been victims of attempted or completed rape (NISVS) 9 of every 10 rape victims are female (2013 study). Nearly 1 in 2 women have experienced sexual violence other than rape at some point in their lives. This equates to more than 53 million women in the U.S. (NISVS) About 3% of American men — or 1 in 33 — have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. According to a study done in 2013, 1 in every 10 rape victims were male. As of 1998, 2.78 million men in the U.S. have been victims of sexual assault or rape. People who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Transgender (LGBT) are extremely vulnerable to sexual assault. 13.2% of bisexual men and 11.6% of gay men were raped in adulthood, compared to 1.6% of heterosexual men. 46% of bisexual women and 13% of lesbians have been raped, compared to 17% of heterosexual women. More than 25% of transgender individuals were sexually assaulted after the age of 13. 64% of transgender individuals have experienced sexual assault in their lifetime. Research suggests that almost 1/3 of all rape victims have at least one period of Major Depressive Disorder during their lives Studies estimate that 1/3 of individuals who are raped contemplate suicide, and 17% of