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What are the differences between sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and date rape?

Sexual Abuse: any sexual act without consent

Sexual Harassment: any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content

Sexual Assault: any sexual activity in which force or the threat of force is used

Date Rape: sexual intercourse that is forced on a victim by someone the victim knows

If you are sexually abused, assaulted, or a victim of date rape what should you do?

  • Tell a trusted individual (parent, teacher, police officer, etc).
  • DO NOT SHOWER, seek medical attention immediately
  • Remove yourself from the situation
  • Stay calm and try to remember as much detail as possible
  • And always remember, that it is NOT YOUR FAULT!                     

Date Rape Drugs- If you suspect you have been "slipped" a drug, TELL SOMEONE YOU TRUST immediately.

What do the drugs look like?

  • GHB has a few forms: a liquid with no odor or color, white powder, and pill.
  • Rohypnol is a pill and dissolves in liquids. New pills turn blue when added to liquids. However, the old pills, with no color, are still available.
  • Ketamine is a white powder.

What effects do these drugs have on the body?

The drugs can affect you quickly. The length of time that the effects last varies. It depends on how much of the drug is taken and if the drug is mixed with other substances, like alcohol. Alcohol can worsen the drug's effects and can cause more health problems. Also, one drug — GHB — can be made by people in their homes, so you don't know what's in it.

GHB ROHYPNOL KETAMINE
  • relaxation
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • problems seeing
  • unconsciousness (black out)
  • seizures
  • can't remember what happened while drugged
  • problems breathing
  • tremors
  • sweating
  • vomiting
  • slow heart rate
  • dream-like feeling
  • coma
  • death

 
  • can't remember what happened while drugged
  • lower blood pressure
  • sleepiness
  • muscle relaxation or loss of muscle control
  • drunk feeling
  • nausea
  • problems talking
  • difficulty with motor movements
  • loss of consciousness
  • confusion
  • problems seeing
  • dizziness
  • confusion
  • stomach problems

 
  • hallucinations
  • lost sense of time and identity
  • distorted perceptions of sight and sound
  • feeling out of control
  • impaired motor function
  • problems breathing
  • convulsions
  • vomiting
  • out of body experiences
  • memory problems
  • dream-like feeling
  • numbness
  • loss of coordination
  • aggressive or violent behavior
  • slurred speech

 

Sexual Abuse Resources

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network- Site maintains an anti-assault hotline and programs to prevent sexual abuse.

Male Survivor- Site that is dedicated to helping male victims of sexual assault.

New Jersey Sexual Assault Resources- Site provides contact information for NJ resources.  Also provides an overview for laws and statistics.

Family Watchdog- Site that allows individuals to search an address to locate registered sex offenders living in that area.

Women's Health- The federal governments source for women's health information.