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AFROTC Col Kono Det 695/CC • According to national statistics, 1:4 women and 1:6 to 1:10 men in this group may already be a sexual assault victim. • If you were previously a victim of sexual assault (including incest), and find this briefing difficult, please seek help as soon as possible to continue the healing process. Your health and happiness may depend on it…. Sexual assault is a societal problem. Sexual assault can happen anywhere; even the Air Force is not immune. It’s not easy to tell who the bad guys are… Young adults are at risk for sexual assault… by someone they know… and thought they could trust. • Sexual Assault • Reporting a Sexual Assault • Supporting a Victim • Sexual assault – any intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. (Sexual assault includes: rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact, or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim – Without consent: • force, threat, coercion • “unable” to give consent: » alcohol or drug impaired » » » » unconscious; asleep underage mentally handicapped physically helpless • • • • Impact of sexual assault can be serious (medical, emotional) Early treatment means early recovery (PTSD). Early notification means critical forensic evidence is saved. Prevent perpetrators from harming anyone else! • • • Ensure your personal safety Seek medical attention (e.g., injuries, STDs, pregnancy) Don’t Bathe or Disturb Possible Evidence (e.g., save • Sources of help/guidance: your clothes from the assault; Rape Kit; SANE) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Hospital/ER/Emergency: 911 Peer Advocacy Line (PAL): 503-909-1738 Rape Survivor Advocate Program: 503-248-3222 Portland Women’s Crisis Line: 503-235-5333 (24 Hrs) Health Center: 503-943-7134 Public Safety: 503-943-7161 (-7133 in emergency) Portland Police: 503-823-3333 (non emergency) • • • • • • Any immediate needs? (med, safety, emotional) Be calm, not angry or threatening; listen. Be nonjudgmental about victim’s response to rape; common responses are to freeze, fight, or run. Let the victim make decisions; help victim to make informed decisions. Do not pressure victim for assault information. Call local hotlines: Trained VICTIM ADVOCATES are available! • Sexual Assault • Reporting a Sexual Assault • Supporting a Victim Now that you’re part of our Air Force FAMILY… Let’s TEAM up to avoid the RISK of being a VICTIM or a PERPETRATOR.