Sexual Abuse Prevention

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Sexual Abuse Prevention

• The Fraternity will not tolerate or condone any
  form of sexist or sexually abusive behavior on
  the part of its members, whether physical, mental
  or emotional. This is to include any actions
  which are demeaning to women or men including but
  not limited to date rape, gang rape or verbal
  harassment.

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Definitions

• Sexual Harassment the unwelcome, unreciprocated
  imposition of sexual attention, usually in the
  context of a relationship of unequal power.
• Rape an act of sexual penetration with a person
  against his/her will.
• Both of these actions fall under the definition
  of sexual abuse.

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Verbal Sexual Abuse

• Whistling and suggestive or insulting sounds.
• Jokes about sex or male/female specific traits.
• Sexual innuendos about your or someone elses
  appearance.
• Sexual innuendos about your or someone elses
  sexual activities.

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Physical Sexual Abuse

• Obscene gestures.
• Staring suggestively.
• Assault.
• Any inappropriate touching.
• Brushing against someone else.
• Coerced sexual intercourse.

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What can you do to prevent sexual abuse?

• Understand that you are responsible for your own
  actions as an individual and as a member of a
  group.
• Dont assume that just because a woman dresses
  provocatively and/or flirts that she wants to
  engage in sexual activity. These actions may be
  misinterpreted.
• Dont participate in or allow verbal harassment
  of women.
• Take an equal role in your relationships.

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What can you do to prevent sexual abuse?

• Reject sexual stereotypes.
• Avoid excessive use of alcohol and drugs that
  will impair your judgment and interfere with
  effective communications.
• Dont Rape. Sexual intimacy is a free exchange
  between two people. Intimidation, coercion and
  force have no place in sexual activity.

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What can the chapter do?

• Eliminate sexist, degrading practices that signal
  to members that it is OK to demean and not
  respect others.
• Host educational programs on sex and sexual
  abuse.
• Take a leadership role in the Greek system to
  condemn sexual harassment and abuse.

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Confront Situations

• If you observe someone sexually abusing another
  individual, stop them. Get help if necessary.
• If you have knowledge of a sexual abuse incident,
  inform a chapter officer and the chapter advisor.
• If the incident has merit, the president and
  advisor should contact the International
  Headquarters and the Police immediately.

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How can I help a friend who has been sexually
assaulted?

• Listen. Be there. But dont be judgmental.
• Encourage them to seriously consider reporting
  the rape to law enforcement.
• Be patient. It will take your friend some time to
  deal with the crime.
• Encourage them to seek professional counseling to
  help cope with the incident. There is likely a
  Campus Counseling Center at College.

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For more info visit

• Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN)
• 800-656-HOPE
• Thank You.
• If you have questions about this presentation
  contact the PSK International Headquarters.
• 888-846-6851