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Sexual Assault

Realities of Sexual Assault on College Campuses

  • The number of survivors who report assaults on college campuses is lower than other populations because of fear of recognition.
  • One in four college women surveyed are victims of rape or attempted rape.
  • Nationally, a minimum of 85% of rapes on campuses are acquaintance rapes.
  • The risk of being raped is 4 times greater for women aged 16 to 24 than for any other age group.

Information adapted from www.sapa.cmich.edu

Please note: Sexual assault is anytime anyone does anything of a sexual nature without consent. Each person's experience of sexual violence can be different. The following definitions are intended to provide a framework to understand sexual violence.

Rape is forced sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal or oral penetration. Penetration can be by a body part or an object.

Rape victims might be forced through threats or physical means. In about 8 out of 10 rapes, no weapon is used other than physical force. Anyone can be a victim of rape: women, men, or children, straight or gay.

Sexual assault is unwanted sexual contact that stops short of rape or attempted rape. This includes sexual touching and fondling. Be Aware: some states use this term interchangeably with rape.

Source: http://www.rainn.org/statistics/definitions.html

If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you may complete an Online Report Form or download an Anonymous Report Form (PDF) at http://oregonstate.edu/sexualassault. You can receive an on-campus medical examination by a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at Student Health Services. Call 541-737-9355 or come to the Student Health Center in the Plageman Building during regular clinic hours.