Sexual Assault Facts & Empowerment (SAFE) Program
Student Health Services (SHS) provides care and support for victims of recent and/or past sexual assaults. Through the SAFE Program, students receive a packet that contains relevant information pertinent to their special needs and questions. A Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor provides resources and counseling for those students focus upon transitioning from victim to survivor. Call (562) 985-1732 or go to the SHS website to make an appointment with Linda Pena, Health Educator/Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor.
What can I do to help stop sexual violence?
- Sexual contact requires mutual consent. A person intoxicated with alcohol or drugs is not capable of giving consent.
- Don't engage in any behavior that may be considered dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or any other form of violence.
- Never use force, coercion, threats, alcohol/drugs to engage in sexual activity.
- "No" means "NO!" "Stop" means "STOP"!
- Confront friends who make excuses for other people's abusive behavior. Tell them that you are concerned.
- Stop someone if you observe them taking advantage of someone else.
- If your friend is intoxicated and in unsafe situation, remove them from the situation and get them somewhere safe.