How Can I Help Prevent Sexual Violence?

Contrary to what many people believe, sexual assault is not about sex.  It is about one person wanting to have power and control over another and can happen to anyone. 

1. Educate yourself about sexual violence. See our “Get Educated” page for information about... 
   
   
2. Be an active bystander. 
   
   
3. Speak out against sexual violence. 
   
   
4. Hold perpetrators accountable.  
   
   
5. Challenge sexist language. 
   
   
6. Challenge traditional gender norms and sexual scripts. 
   
   
7. Support survivors.  
   
   
8. If you have participated in sexual violence, get help.