The Guide: A Sexual Assault Prevention Guide For Students

Your school has a legal and moral responsibility to keep you safe from sexual misconduct and to take swift action if you’ve been the victim of sexual harassment or sexual violence. Nevertheless, there are steps you can take to ensure you also have all the knowledge you need to keep you and your friends free from harm on campus.

This short guide gives you the resources to protect yourself and clearly explains your rights. You will also find a detailed checklist of what you must do if you are ever a victim of sexual violence.

Inside, you will discover:

1. Your school’s legal responsibility for handling sexual misconduct

2. How to file a formal complaint

3. What sexual violence looks like

4. How to keep yourself safe from sexual assault

5. Where you can go for help if you face sexual violence in a relationship

6. A step-by-step checklist detailing what to do if you’re the victim of sexual violence

This guide is essential reading for every student. It takes less than twenty minutes to read and could save your life. In addition, it will be an invaluable resource to you and your peers if anyone amongst you becomes a victim of sexual misconduct or sexual violence.