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You are not alone.
You are not at fault.
*Statistics according to RAINN.org
(*Information taken from “Get Carded”, created by Prudential Financial and RAINN.org.)
It is important to recognize that anyone can be the victim of a sexual assault. The vast majority of reported rapes occur between a male perpetrator and a female victim. For this reason, we offer the following guidance for men.
(**Information taken from “Get Carded”, created by Prudential Financial and RAINN.org.)
Rape (Nonconsensual Sexual Intercourse) - Entering into, engaging in, or continuing to engage in sexual intercourse, which involves an act of vaginal, oral, or anal penetration with another person when it occurs against that person's will or without that person's consent. Acquaintance rape (committed by a date, friend, or someone the victim knows casually) is defined the same as above and is the most prevalent form of rape on the college campus.
Sexual Assault (Nonconsensual Sexual Touching) - Unwanted touching (not penetration), however slight, of an intimate part of another's body (breasts, buttocks, groin, or genitals) or removing another's clothing against that person's will or without that person's consent.
Other Sexual Misconduct - Other violations of a sexual nature which are also subject to the provisions of this policy include, but are not limited to, non consensual video taping or audio taping of sexual activity, performing sexual acts in the presence of another without their consent, or any sexual exploitation which is taking non consensual sexual advantage of another for one's benefit or for the benefit of others.
Against A Person's Will - Physical or verbal force, coercion, intimidation, or threats inflicted upon another person whenever that person indicates verbal or non-verbal resistance, however slight. Against a person's will also means without that person's consent. Consent is clear indication, either through verbal or physical actions, that parties are willing and active participants in the sexual act. Such authorization must be free of force, threat, intimidation, or coercion, and must be given actively and knowingly in a state of mind that is awake, conscious and rational and not compromised by alcohol or drug intoxication. Entering into, engaging in, or continuing to engage in intercourse with a person who you know to be, or should reasonably know to be incapacitated due to intoxication or unconsciousness or any helplessness making them incapable of consent is a violation of this policy.
*Courtesy of a YWCA pamphlet
S.A.N.E. stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. The following hospitals have nurses that can perform exams after a sexual assault or rape occurs:
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01199
(413) 794-0000
Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 748-9000
Cooley Dickinson
30 Locust Street (Rt. 9)
Northampton, MA 01061
(413) 582-2000
Noble Hospital - Although not a participant in the S.A.N.E. program, they can administer a sexual assault evidence collection kit.
Court Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-2811
YWCA New Beginnings
25 Green Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-5739
YWCA
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 733-7100 or 1-800-796-8711
Planned Parenthood League of Western MA
3550 Main Street, Suite 201
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 732-1620
R.A.I.N.N.
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Online hotline available at www.rainn.org
YWCA
1-800-796-8711
(413) 733-7100
Everywoman’s Center/Safe Passage
(413) 545-0800 or (413) 586-5066
Counseling Center
Lammers Hall Annex
(413) 572-5790
New Beginnings—Westfield
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-5739
YWCA—Springfield
1 Clough Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 733-7100 or 1-800-796-8711
ON CAMPUS RESOURCES
OFF CAMPUS RESOURCES
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Information about news and support
www.rainn.org
Planned Parenthood
Information about clinics and health care
www.plannedparenthood.org
Planned Parenthood—Massachusetts
Information about local clinics
www.pplm.org
Victim Rights
Legal information for sexual assault and rape victims
www.victimrights.org
American Civil Liberties Union
Information about your rights
www.aclu.org
YWCA
Information about women’s issues
www.ywworks.org
Everywoman’s Center
Information about women’s issues
www.umass.edu/ewc
Westfield State University Policy
Public Safety x5262 (available 24 hours)
Residential Life x5402 (available 24 hours)
Counseling Center x5790
Dean of Students x5421
Student Conduct Office x5403
Health Services x5415