Title: Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Strategies - Cornell College
Headings: Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Strategies
Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Strategies
A Guide for the Cornell College Community
But I was at a party with friends...
Reduce the Risk of Committing Sexual Assault
Reduce the Risk of Being Sexually Assaulted
If someone you know has been sexually violated

Content: Be clear up front about your limits in such situations. Listen to your gut feelings. If you feel uncomfortable or think you might be at risk, leave the situation immediately and go to a safe place. If you feel you are being pressured or coerced into sexual activity, you have a right to state your feelings &/or leave the situation. If you are concerned about the other person becoming angry, it is okay to make up an excuse to leave or create time to get help. Attend large parties with friends you trust. Agree to “look out” for one another. Leave with the group, not alone. Avoid leaving with people that you don’t know very well. Attend a workshop on sexual assault risk reduction or take a self-defense course such as the RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) class offered in Mt. Vernon and at other campuses and cities across the nation to learn additional general safety and risk reduction strategies.