SARC - Sexual Violence Information

Every two and a half minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted. (RAINN)

If you have been assaulted:

Call SARC. You do not have to go through this alone.
Remember you are not at fault.
Seek medical attention. SARC can provide a companion to meet you at Harford Memorial Hospital or Upper Chesapeake Medical Center to offer advocacy and support.

True or False:

1) Rape is an impulsive act of passion.
2) Most rapes are committed by strangers in dark alleys or strange places.
3) Someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every two and a half minutes.
4) Less than 20% of rapes are ever reported to the police.
5) In one survey, nearly one third of the college men said that they would have sex with an unwilling partner if they thought they could get away with it.
6) Sexual Abuse of children is not very prevalent in the U.S.

How did you do?

1) False. Rape is a violent crime motivated by power and control. It is estimated that 58% of rapes perpetrated by one person and as many of 90% of gang rapes are planned.
2) False. According to the FBI, as many as 80% of victims know their assailant.
3) True.
4) True.
5) True.
6) False. Approximately 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused by the time they are 18 years old.

Reduce your risk of sexual assault:

Use the “buddy system” while at a party.
Watch out for one another and stick together.
Never leave your drink unattended; the use of date rape drugs is on the rise.
Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
You have the right to say “no” if any intimate activity makes you feel uncomfortable.

YOU can stop rape and sexual violence in our community:

If you see someone being harassed or abused, don’t look the other way.
Laughing at or making degrading jokes about women can be hurtful.
Accept that “no”, means “no”. There are no exceptions.
Continuing past “no” could lead to jail time.
Believe that ending sexual violence in our community is everyone’s responsibility.
Make no excuse for violence.