Sexual Assault Resources
Sexual assault can take many different forms, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault. Learn what sexual assault is, and how you can get help if you ever need it.
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Some forms of sexual assault include:
- Penetration of the victim’s body, also known as rape
- Attempted rape
- Forcing a victim to perform sexual acts
- Fondling or unwanted sexual touching
- Someone watching or photographing you in sexual situations
- Someone exposing his or her body to you
San Jacinto College does not tolerate sexual assault in any form. There are faculty and staff at San Jacinto College to support you if you have been sexually assaulted.
What To Do After Sexual Assault
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Get to a safe place and call someone
This can be the police, counselor, academic advisor, and/or someone you trust like a friend, advisor, or member of Student Life.
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Do not wash, shower, bathe, or change clothes prior to medical treatment
This may destroy evidence that can be used to press charges if you choose to do so. Instead of changing clothes right away, bring a change of clothing to the hospital or clinic to wear after the exam and/or treatment.
Be sure to keep evidence of emails, text messages, or phone messages—do not delete or change them.
If you cannot report the incident immediately, place all the clothes you were wearing at the time of the incident in a paper bag. If you have physical injuries, take photographs before cleansing or treating the wound(s)/bruise(s). -
Call 911 and get to a safe place
It’s important to get medical attention for any injuries, as well as address any risk of pregnancy and/or STDs. Campus personnel can help you get transportation to a hospital or clinic, a police department, or other location.
For a trained volunteer to help you through the hospital process, call the Rape Crises Hotline at 713-528-7273 -
Seek counseling
You don’t have to cope with sexual assault alone. You can call the Educational Planning and Counseling office at any of the three SJC campuses:
- Central Campus: 281-998-6150 ext. 1014
- North Campus: 281-998-6150 ext. 2317
- South Campus: 281-998-6150 ext. 3444
Sexual Assault Resources
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
Houston Area Women’s Center
Domestic violence hotline: 713-528-2121
