Sexual assault, harassment, and/or other sexual misconduct are never the fault of the victim.  all members of the Colby community play a vital role in establishing and maintaining a campus environment where healthy relationships built on respect and open communication can thrive.  Steps to promote personal safety and healthy relationships include;

• Take time now to think about whether or not you want to be sexually active.
• Talk with your partner about how you feel about sexual intimacy in your relationship.
•  Be clear with sexual partners about what you want and don’t want.
•  Be assertive – say what you mean and mean what you say
• Observe and respect both verbal and non-verbal cues and communication.
•  Make sure that active, mutual consent is given for every aspect of sexual activity.
•  If you choose to drink, moderate your consumption so that you maintain the ability to make clear decisions and to recognize your partner’s decisions.
• Watch out for yourself and your friends. Always make sure that someone you know and trust knows where you are, where you are going, and whom you are with.
•   Intervene if a friend is making a decision that may put her/him at risk.
• Don’t leave a party with someone you just met.
• When in doubt stop, talk, and listen. If you are confused about what is happening in a sexual encounter ask questions.
• Trust your instincts! If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, get out! Call a friend, call the Jitney, or call for an escort home.