1 out of every 5 women on college campuses have been victims of completed sexual assaults or attempted sexual assaults.

9 out of the 10 attempted or completed campus rapes are committed by acquaintance rapes.

The rapes that are underreported the most are acquaintance and date rapes due to the fear that these women won’t be taken seriously.

Alcohol increases the risks of campus sexual assault of those completed assaults 75% involved alcohol either by the victim or perpetrator.

1. Get to a safe place away from your attacker.
2. Call a friend or family member, anyone you trust for support.
3. Receive medical treatment, including a rape kit.
4. File a police report.
5. Realize that this was a crime and no one deserves to be raped. You did everything you could have. Seek out mental health counseling.
6. Give yourself time to heal. You will survive this.

The Leila Grace Program

Leila Grace is a nonprofit organization that provides prevention programs for campus safety to colleges. Its main focus is to provide education which can reduce the risks of sexual assaults on college campuses.

Our programs address key aspects essential to preventing sexual assault on campus.

Facts about acquaintance and date rape
Rape myths
Influence of drugs and alcohol on violence
Building healthy relationships between young men and young women
Dealing with overwhelming peer pressures
Use of survivor stories and campus safety tips

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Birthday Wishes

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Sunday, July 18 2010 21:04 Written by Gwen

Change can be very frightening experience yet it is necessary we stay focused on our goals. As the summer progresses it allows all of us to organize and prepare for the fall and New Year. My experience of being a part of Leila Grace has allowed me to meet and speak with amazing individuals. Yet, as with all things change is necessary to bring growth and new life. As my birthday approaches I start to reflect and plan for the future of Leila Grace as well as my own aspirations. Birthdays are naturally a time of wishes full of hope. My hope this year in all the chaos of the world that love can be shown to those who may not see an end to the tragedy that is bestowed upon them. Love is an emotion/ behavior that will allow respect for another being. It allows one to be their true self without judgments and open to connecting with others. As another year passes we must remember that we are not alone on this journey called life. At times the world can seem cold and distant, yet when you least expect life brings you a pleasant surprise filled with love and kindness. My birthday wish this year is that everyone who is experiencing loneliness, heartache, and physical, emotional, and mental pain is shown love. If you know someone who is experiencing any mental/or physical illness from trauma please let them know they are not alone and help is available. Contact your local rape crisis center or RAINN hotline 1.800.656.HOPE for more information.

WOMEN 1. TRUST YOUR GUT Listen to your instincts. If you are placed in a situation where it doesn't feel right then find a way to remove yourself from the situation as soon as possible.	MEN 1. ENJOY THE COMPANY AND DO NOT ASSUME SEX IS PART OF THE DATE Buying a girl dinner and a movie doesn’t mean you are going to be able to have sex. Realize when a girl says I’ll go out with you or let’s talk this doesn’t mean she is going to have sex with you.
2. ALCOHOL LOWERS YOUR INHIBITIONS AND INCREASES RISKS Increased alcohol consumption can lower your ability to express your sexual limits. Understand how alchohol takes a part in increasing your risk.	2. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CAN LEAD TO TRAGEDY Alcohol causes one to lower inhibitions. If a you or your partner are drunk wait to have sex until you are sober. Dropping a drug in a woman’s drink or waiting until a woman has excessively consumed alcohol and incapable to give consent to have sex is rape.
3. FRIENDS WATCH OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER When going out in a group agree to look out for one another during the night out. Friends want each other to arrive safely and depart the party safely.	3. LISTEN AND STOP When you hear NO then stop the sexual contact. When you hear silence assume it means NO. If you are unclear ask your partner and respect their wishes.
	4. STOP THE ATTACK If you see a friend getting involved in a situation that can be harmful to another woman stop them and say something before it turns into rape.

WOMEN 1. BOUNDARIES State clear boundaries, if you don't want to have sex, state it. If the person doesn't respect your wishes and advances find a way to leave.	MEN 1. DON'T ABUSE TRUST A partner or friend has created trust in you and believes in you. Using physical or verbal violence against women destroys that trust and ultimately relationships.
2. BE ASSERTIVE There is power in using one’s voice. It is important to be able to tell an individual what you want and what you don’t want with conviction.	2. USE VERBAL COMMUNICATION Use your words to express your feelings for an individual not your physical strength. Clearly state what you mean and want. If the young woman doesn’t want this then respect it and stop.
3. GET RESPECT In a friendship or a relationship does your significant other treat you with respect? If an individual talks down to you, or about other females through derogatory language or through their actions take note of this. Ask for respect from a partner treatment needs to be based on equality.	3. SHOW RESPECT A woman is not your personal sex object. Offensive language harms not only women, but your character. Treat her as your equal. She is a human being that is to be honored and cherished.

Campus Safety Facts

What to do if you have been sexually assaulted.

The Leila Grace Program

Birthday Wishes

Campus Safety Tips

Building Healthy Relationships