Rape and sexual assault are issues on college campuses nationwide and are a matter of grave concern to Penn State. The items below outline many of the services, educational programs and policies at the University to combat these crimes and to promote sexual assault awareness among students. Please also visit the Web sites listed at the bottom for more information.
General campus safety and risk reduction tips:
http://www.sa.psu.edu/safety/
Sexual assault awareness and resources:
http://www1.sa.psu.edu/uhs/sexassault/assault.cfm
Sexual assault and acquaintance rape: Perspective from health experts:
http://live.psu.edu/story/2687
President Spanier's statement on sexual assault:
http://www.psu.edu/ur/GSpanier/speeches/takeback.html
Crime victim and witness services:
http://live.psu.edu/story/2685
What is Penn State doing about sexual assault:
http://www.psu.edu/ur/NEWS/news/whatispsudoing.html
Rape is everyone's problem: Facts, myths, laws and action:
http://www.psu.edu/ur/NEWS/news/factlawaction.html
Related Web links
Center for Women Students:
http://www.sa.psu.edu/cws/
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services:
http://www.sa.psu.edu/caps/
Judicial Affairs
http://www.sa.psu.edu/ja/assault.shtml
Police Services:
http://www.psu.edu/dept/police
University Health Services:
http://www1.sa.psu.edu/uhs/