It’s important to learn about sexual assault. Here’s why:

• Because girls and young women are at the highest risk of being sexually assaulted.
• Because, if you are sexually assaulted, it will most likely be by a boy or man who is a friend, family member or someone else you know – probably not by a stranger.
• Because you can learn how to increase your own safety by learning about the risks of sexual assault.

• What is sexual assault?
• What is sexual abuse?
• Consent – You have the right to say NO!
• Who is assaulted?
• Who commits sexual assaults?
• Where do assaults happen?
• Who’s to blame?
• Alcohol and drugs can increase the risk
• Date-Rape Drugs
• Recognizing danger
• Sometimes it’s hard to prevent
• What can you say to protect yourself?
• How else can you protect yourself?
• If you are assaulted...
• Some effects of sexual assault
• Why do they assault?
• Let's STOP sexual assault

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