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Sexual Assault happens without your consent. It is your not wanting the physical contact that makes it a sexual assault, not the amount of physical forced used. It is unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature. It may follow sexual harassment, or be accompanied by harassment. What is important to remember is that if you did not give your consent for the physical contact, it is assault and you must let someone know.

Lake Michigan College has strict policies against sexual harassment, and the College applies these policies to sexual assault. Sexual assault is a criminal offense and should be reported to the police as well as to the Director of Facilities or the Affirmative Action Officer. Emergency phone numbers for both on and off campus are listed in the front of the student handbook and can be used in the case of sexual assault.

Remember: ASSAULT IS AN EMERGENCY!

If You Are Assaulted
Please call the police and report the assault. Calling the police does not mean you need to press charges and testify at a trial. The police will help you get medical attention if you need it.

Please call one of the emergency numbers at Lake Michigan College. We cannot use our policies to protect you if we do not know what has happened. We need you to report the assault.

Thoughts For The Victim
What happened to you was horrible. It was frightening. It was not your fault. You are not to blame for this. You did not want this. Someone took control and forced this on you. You did not give your consent. You are a good person. No one had the right to do that to you. You are the victim of a crime.

You are not going crazy. Almost any reaction you have is normal and valid. You have every right to scream, cry, and be upset. And you deserve the best professional help you can get - ask for it, and keep asking until someone listens.

Some people may not understand what has happened to you. These people may hurt your feelings or make you feel bad. Stay away from these people until you are better. Take care of yourself; you will recover in your own way and in your own time. Employees are encouraged to contact LMC's Employee Assistance Plan at any time such as this, when immediate counseling is required.