Sexual Assault
If you or someone you know have been sexually assaulted, call 911 or x 6000 for EMS at Rice University. Check out more Houston area resources.
Sexual assault, sexual harassment and dating violence are hidden but widespread problems. Consider these statistics:
- There is physical violence in 1/3 of all dating relationships.
- 1 out of every 6 women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.
- 10% to 20% of males will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.
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Chances are that you or someone you know has been affected by these problems. They can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, racial background or education level. Because of the shame and fear that many victims experience, it may be difficult to reach out and get help. Become an advocate by learning more about sexual assault, sexual harassment and dating violence.
Rape and Sexual Assault
Rape or sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. On this page you will find information, legal definitions, resources, and links you can use to learn more about rape and sexual assault. An important point to remember is that no one deserves to be sexually assaulted.
Rice takes any form of sexual assault very seriously. Here are some statistics that indicate the prevalence of rape and sexual assault on college campuses:
- Female college freshmen are at the highest risk for sexual assault between the first day of school and Thanksgiving break.
- In a 1-year time period, 3% of college women are victims of completed or attempted rape.
- 1 out of 10 college women have been raped in their lifetime.
- For women who have been raped in college, 9 out of 10 offenders were known by the victim.
- Sexual assaults in college are more likely to occur at night and in someone's residence (either the victim's or the offender's).
- 90% of campus rapes involve alcohol use by the assailant or the victim.
- Although women are more likely to be sexually assaulted, 10% of all sexual assaults and rapes happen to men.
