One of the best ways to prevent and stop sexual assault as well as support survivors is to get informed and be educated!
Important Definitions
It’s vital to understand that there are no blurred lines between consensual sex and sexual assault. Read the college policies to understand how sexual harassment, misconduct, and assault are defined at St. Olaf College.
Bystanders
You can be an engaged bystander in many ways to help promote healthy relationships and prevent sexual violence. For more information on bystander intervention, we recommend reading stepuprogram.org’s Sexual Assault page.
Non-St. Olaf Educational Resources
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
- Federal Title IX Statute and Regulations
- 5 Things to Consider After a Recent Sexual Assault (March 6, 2015 by Sarah Ogden Trotta)
- Your Experience of Sexual Assault Is Always Valid (And Here’s a Chart to Prove It) (June 26, 2015 by Emma Gray)
- What If We Treated All Consent Like Society Treats Sexual Consent?(June 23, 2015 by Alli Kirkham)
- 4 Ways to Overcome Self-Blame After Sexual Assault (September 16, 2015 by Sian Ferguson)
- How We Can Address Sexual Violence on Campuses (March 4, 2013 by Jamie Utt)