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Sexual Assault/Rape: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services
Sexual assault is a serious problem for the nation and for our campus.
Studies suggest that between 20 and 25 percent of college women have
been survivors of rape or attempted rape at some time in their college
career. Sexual assaults occur between men and women, women and women,
and men and men. Most reported incidents are of men sexually assaulting
women.
Sometimes legal distinctions are drawn between rape and sexual assault."Rape"
is applied to acts of forcible penetration, while "sexual assault" is
applied to other sexual violations. Because the effects on victims (survivors)
of rape and sexual assault are often similar, we use these terms interchangeably.
Sexual violence, including acquaintance rape, has a profound impact
on an individual's psychological, physical, social and spiritual health.
Moreover, in 9 out of 10 instances, the survivor knows the person doing
the violence -- an intimate partner, an ex-partner, classmate, friend,
acquaintance, coworker or person in some kind of authority. This adds
a further devastating impact: a betrayal of trust and of safety.
It is important to understand that sexual assault can, and does, affect
everyone: students, staff, and faculty of all ethnicities, sexual orientations,
ages, genders, and lifestyles. It can significantly affect the survivor's
academics, work, personal safety and general well-being, as well as
her or his friends and family.
University Health Services recognizes the impact sexual assault has
on the campus environment and offers the following services that can
be of help. We work to prevent and respond to incidents by working with
community services and other campus departments, such as the U.C. Police
Department, the Gender Equity Resource Center, Housing and Dining Services,
the Office of Judicial Affairs, the Title IX Compliance Officer, and
Bay Area Women Against Rape.
| What You Need |
What to Do |
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| If you are a Survivor |
See What
to Do if You are Sexually Assaulted/Raped. |
| Medical care |
Come to Urgent Care
during regular business hours.
Tang Center provides general medical care for students who have
been sexually assaulted and for faculty and staff who have been
sexually assaulted in the course of their work. Services include
treatment for injuries sustained during the assault, and testing
for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections including HIV.
Referrals are made to local hospitals for evidence collection;
arrangements can be made for the survivor to be accompanied.
When Tang is closed:
- call Bay Area Women Against Rape: (510) 845-7273 or the Sexual
Assault Hotline at Highland Hospital: (510) 534-9291 or
- call After Hours Assistance at 643-7197
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| Crisis and aftermath
counseling |
Call Social Services at 642-6074 during regular business hours
or After Hours Assistance at 643-7197 when Tang Center is closed.
Immediate response to survivors is our priority. We offer confidential
crisis counseling and follow-up support. Individual and group
counseling are available on a short-term basis. Referrals are
provided for other services. Services are available for recent
survivors and those working to recover from a past assault or
an attempted assault.
We also provide short term individual and group counseling and
education sessions for friends, family, housemates and co-workers
of the survivor.
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| Advocacy and assistance |
Call Social Services at 642-6074 to schedule
an appointment. Staff will provide assistance and advocacy for sexual
assault survivors as needed with the initial medical evaluation,
legal and police procedures, and academic and housing issues. |
| Help for family, friends, co-workers |
See How
Your Can Help A Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted/Raped and/or
How
Advisors and Faculty Can Help A Student Who Has Been Assaulted
In response to incidents of sexual assault, training is available
for the campus community regarding the scope of sexual assault
issues and the effects of incidents on survivors, friends and
families. Participants are trained to deal sensitively and effectively
with sexual assault issues and with assault survivors. Call 642-6074.
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| Prevention and education |
Health Promotion,
642-7202, coordinates prevention activities to support the campus
community in creating an environment free of sexual assault. We
offer workshops, trainings, campus activities and consultation.
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| Resources |
See Campus
and Community Resources for Sexual Assault/Rape.
Also see online health topics on Sexual
Assault/Rape |
| Workshops for student
groups |
Workshops facilitated by professional staff or student peer educators
are available for living centers, classes, departments and other
groups. Methods used to provide information and build skills include
discussions, role plays, exercises and videos. Specialized workshops
are available. Topics can include:
- Acquaintance rape
- Gender roles and expectations in society
- Relationship violence
- Childhood sexual abuse
- Resources for assault survivors
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Racism and sexual assault
- Homophobia and sexual assault
- Healthy relationships and dating
- Sexual Health
- Sexual Harassment
- What men can do to stop rape
Call Health Promotion at 642-7202.
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| Campus policy |
The University of California, Berkeley, is committed to creating
and maintaining an environment in which all persons who participate
in University programs and activities can work together in an
atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation.
Every member of the University community should be aware that
such behavior is prohibited by law and by University policy and
that the University will not tolerate sexual misconduct in any
form, including acquaintance or date rape. The University will
take appropriate action to prevent, correct, and discipline behavior
that is found to violate campus policy or regulations proscribing
rape or sexual assault. For more on the campus policy, see Title
IX: Sexual Discrimination and Harassment.
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See also
Campus and Community Resources
For Sexual Assault.
How You
Can Help a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted/Raped
How
Advisers and Faculty Can Help a Student Who Has Been Assaulted/Raped
Sexual
Assault/Rape: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Unwanted
Sex, Sexual Assault and Rape: Advice and Resources for Men
Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to diagnose,
treat or provide a second opinion on any health problem or disease.
It is meant to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between
an individual and his/her clinician.
Last Revised: September 2004
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