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Peer Education Program
Rape & Sexual
Assault
The most
common form of rape is acquaintance rape, which means
people are more likely to be raped by someone they know than
by a stranger.
If you are or have been raped,
it is never your fault. There are tips for keeping yourself
safe, but they are simply suggestions for a perfect
situation. If you do all of these things, there is still the
possibility of being raped. It's important to always
remember it's not your fault.
Use assertive
language.
Trust your instincts.
It's OK to say no.
Know your limits with alcohol and drugs.
Let others know when you feel uncomfortable.
Control your environment to the best of your ability.
Have a key in your hand when you are going to your car.
Lock your car while inside it.
Do not leave beverages unattended. Do not accept
open-container drinks.
Be alert to the behavior of friends and ask that they watch
out for you.
Leave with the same group of people that you arrived with.
Member “Joe” has -7- tips to avoid online stalking.
1. Real Name: Limit the use of your real name. Use a nickname whenever possible and never list your full name where anyone can gain access it.
2. Contact Info: Don’t list your address and/or telephone number. If there are people you personally trust with this information then give it to them in person rather than leaving it for anyone to get off your profile.
3. Birth date: Don’t post your birth date but don’t lie about your age either. Your age on a profile can attract interest from others; make sure that interest is attracted to your correct age to avoid future complications.
4. Schedules: Consider whether or not you want anyone to have access to your work and/or class schedules. Do you want them to know where you are at any given time or day?
5. Buddies: If the website allows it, consider who you want to allow on your buddy list. If someone were to contact your friends about you, are you certain your private information won’t be given out?
6. Icons: When posting pictures, be sure to use something tasteful and that you don’t mind other people seeing. Remember, anyone can download your pictures and use them as “their pictures.”
7. Blogs: When posting journal entries remember than unless you have security features added, anyone can access your posts. Do you really want people to have free access to the intimate details of your life? Also, what about the posts in which you talk about your friends and family? Are their personal details being protected?
When all is said and done, the point of online groups such as
Myspace, Friendster, and Facebook is to have fun, meet new people, and start conversations. The last thing you want to worry about is an online stalker who has all of your information because you forgot that you shouldn’t post it. Remembering these 7 simple tips can help reduce that worry. Finally, remember to play safely- not everyone has a profile for the same reasons as you. Make sure you can trust the other person before giving them any of the information mentioned in above.
Created
by Joseph Sargent
If you feel that you are being stalked or would like more information,
Contact the Safe Campus Project at (207) 581-2515
If you have
been sexually assaulted or raped, talk to someone you trust.
Campus resources include:
Safe Campus Project
- rape and sexual assault
information
Monday and Thursday and by
appointment. 201 Fernald Hall. (207) 581-2515
http://www.umaine.edu/SafeCampusProject/
Rape Response Services-
1-800-310-0000
www.raperesponseservices.com
Cutler Health Center
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
http://www.umecut.maine.edu/
Counseling Center
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
(207) 581-1392 For after hours emergencies call 581-4040
http://www.umaine.edu/counseling/
Public Safety- (207) 581-4040
http://www.umaine.edu/publicsafety/ |
