Sexual Assault Prevention Post-Course Exam

If you observe someone who is making another person uncomfortable or attempting to take advantage of them, options to intervene include:

all of the above (checking in with the person who may be experiencing harm to see if they're OK; interrupting and distracting the person who is causing harm; asking friends or people nearby to help)

Which of the following is an example of coercive tactics?

all of the above (pressuring someone to make them feel obligated to engage in unwanted sexual activity; blaming the other person or external factors for making unwanted sexual advances toward someone; withdrawing emotional or financial support unless someone engages in sexual activity)

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 prohibits the following:

all of the above (sexual and relationship violence; discrimination based on sex or gender stereotypes; discrimination against pregnant or parenting students)

Who can commit sexual harassment?

all of the above (someone in a position of power; someone visiting a school or campus; another student on campus)

The best way to get consent in sexual situations is to:

discuss and clearly agree to what each person is comfortable with before any sexual activity

Intentionally doing things that negatively affect your partner's schoolwork, grades, or attendance is an example of:

academic abuse

It's important to think about how you would react if you witnessed potentially harmful situations.Read the following scenario and select a reaction that best describes how you think you would behave.You see your good friend Tiana walking by herself past a group of guys. One of the guys yells at her, "Hey, can I get some of that?" Some of the other guys start laughing and cheering for the person who made the remark, although two of them look uncomfortable with what's happening. Select the response that most closely describes how you might step in to help Tiana.

Approach Tiana and walk with her. Make small talk and ask her if you can accompany her to her destination.

You and your friend Jen are out to lunch one day. You're excited to get together because the last few times you've made plans, she's canceled at the last minute. Just as you're beginning to catch up, her phone rings. She ignores it, and immediately gets a text. After reading it, she seems upset. You ask if anything is wrong, and she shows you the text from her romantic partner, Alex."Jen — you didn't tell me where you were going for lunch. Why not?? I don't deserve to be ignored. Not sure why you do this to me. Do you not want to be with me?" Select the response that most closely matches what you'd say to your friend in this situation.

Hmm! How do you feel about this?

How would you react if you suspected that someone you knew was the target of stalking? Read the following scenario and select a reaction that best describes what you would do in the situation.Your roommate mentions that she's received some unexpected friend requests on her social media accounts lately from people she's not totally sure she's met. She's still getting to know people on campus and she wants to make friends, so she accepted a few of the requests that seemed kind of familiar to her.A few days later, she tells you that her ex-boyfriend has been making creepy comments to her friends about stuff like what she's wearing to class, who she's been walking around campus with, and where she's been going to lunch. She says that she thinks her ex-boyfriend might have created a social media account using a fake name to watch her. She tells you she doesn't feel safe. Select the response that most closely describes what you would say to your roommate.

I'm so sorry this is happening and it's not OK that you feel unsafe. I think our school has people who can help. I can look into some resources with you if you want, just let me know.

If a person is feeling troubled by unwanted attention, the gesture is not romantic — it's inappropriate behavior that can lead to sexual harassment. Read the scenario and consider how you would react in this situation.You see someone you're sitting next to in your English 101 class copy down the email address of another student from the attendance sheet that your professor passes around at the beginning of every class. You think it's a little odd, but it doesn't seem like a big deal at the time. In class the following week, you sit with Destiny, a friend from your dorm. She tells you that she's been receiving a lot of anonymous, sexually suggestive "love emails" from someone who signs them, "Your crush in English 101." She says that she's scared and upset about this and wants it to stop. You recall what you saw last week and you strongly suspect you know who's emailing Destiny ... Select the response that most closely describes what you would say to Destiny.

I'm sorry that's happening. I'd be upset if that was happening to me, too. I think our Title IX Coordinator may be able to help. Do you want me to go with you to talk to them about this?

Consent is an ongoing process of clarification. If someone becomes unable to clarify what they want, but they've given consent in the past, is it OK to continue? Read the scenario below and think about what you would do in Ian's situation.Maria invites Ian over to her place to watch a movie. They consensually cuddle and kiss. It gets late, and Maria falls asleep during the movie. Ian wants to keep touching her, but she's not responding. Select the best response.

Ian should stop cuddling and touching Maria.

Jen says, "I don't know, I guess Alex is just a little intense sometimes. I mean, he's always calling or texting and demands to know where I am all the time. He also insists on picking me up to make sure I get home safe. But I shouldn't complain. Alex is literally always there for me, so it's probably not a big deal for me to just chill. I should be grateful for all of the attention. It's just exhausting." Select the response that most closely matches what you'd say to your friend in this situation.

It seems like you're in a bit of a difficult situation and, if you're interested, I'd be willing to help think this through with you. Would you want to talk about this a little?

Is it possible that someone is not really giving consent even if they say, "yes"? Read the next scenario to find out. Jameel and Kim have been dating for a while. Jameel has been interested in a particular sexual activity for a long time and shared this wish with Kim. Kim is not interested in that activity and has said "no" when Jameel has suggested it in the past. One night, Jameel repeatedly asks Kim to try the activity and says that he feels like her continuing refusal must mean that she's not really into him anymore. Kim seems unsure and hesitant, but finally agrees. Select the best course of action.

Jameel should not engage in this activity with Kim. It's clear from Kim's previous responses and current hesitation that she's not comfortable.

A couple of months go by and you haven't heard much from Jen. But then today, she reaches out and tells you that she needs to talk. You call her and she explains that things are really not going well with Alex. She tells you that Alex insists on knowing anywhere she goes and anyone she talks to. She says, "Alex has gotten mad at me a ton of times for talking to someone after class, or because I stopped to run a quick errand before going home and forgot to send a text explaining where I'm at. I feel like I just can't get away and that he's always mad about such silly stuff! I'm scared to say anything to Alex about it, and I don't really know what to do." Select the response that most closely matches what you'd say to your friend in this situation.

OK, it sounds like you want to talk to Alex about this, but you're afraid of the response. Am I right?

Consent is an important part of healthy communication, even if you've known the person for a long time. Read the scenario below and think about what you would do if your romantic partner suddenly pulled away.Anjali and Sonia have been friends for a long time, but recently their relationship became physical. One night, after they started kissing, Anjali pulled back and said, "Wait a second — I'm not sure ..." Sonia is confused, because on other occasions, they've taken things further than just kissing. Select the response that grants Anjali the right of consent.

Sonia should stop kissing Anjali because Anjali is expressing uncertainty about continuing.

Threatening to share harmful or embarrassing information (or photos) with a partner's parents, friends, or colleagues is an example of relationship abuse.

True

Sometimes a person of authority is the one doing the harassing. Read the following scenario and select a reaction that best describes how you think you would behave in this situation.One afternoon, you go to meet with the Graduate Assistant (GA) that teaches your Engineering class. You peek into his office and see that he is meeting with Daniel, another student from your class. As you're walking down the hall to wait, you overhear the GA say to Daniel, "It's hard to really talk in here — what do you say we go somewhere less formal where we can talk, relax, really get to know each other. I can give you some advice on how to improve your resume to get the lab job you want." A few seconds later, you see Daniel walk quickly out of the GA's office with a concerned look on his face. Select the response that most closely describes how you might step in to make sure Daniel was OK.

Wait until you have class next and then see if you can sit next to Daniel. Let him know that you saw him leaving the GA office the other day and wanted to make sure he was OK.

Someone's idea of a joke crosses a serious line when the recipient of the attention feels uncomfortable or if the joke goes against their values. Read the next scenario and think about what you would do when someone's idea of a prank could turn into sexual harassment.Your best friend Brody and his partner Shawn had a dramatic break-up a few weeks ago. Brody wanted to get back together, but Shawn asked Brody to stop contacting him. Brody is still really upset and last week he pasted Shawn's face onto a bunch of pornographic photos and started emailing one a day to everyone on Shawn's soccer team. Brody just told you about this and you can tell that he thinks it's pretty funny. He also shared that he's shown up at a few of Shawn's soccer practices as well, sitting in his car to watch Shawn and "see how his prank is playing out." Select the response that most closely describes what you would say to Brody.

Whoa! This isn't funny — and really hurtful to Shawn. Plus, the guys on the team are probably pretty offended, too. Also, you can't just show up at soccer practice. It will make you look bad if others find out and you could get into trouble.

Which of the following are examples of helpful ways of supporting a friend who discloses a harmful experience to you?

none of the above

Stalking is best defined as:

repeated, unwanted contact that communicates a threat or makes someone fear for their safety

Posting or sharing sexually explicit photos of someone without that person's permission is:

sexual harassment

"Freezing-up" or being unable to move or respond physically during a traumatic event is an example of:

trauma-induced paralysis