Rape Myths and Facts

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Rape myths are damaging and false beliefs about rape and sexual assault.

What is Stalking?

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Stalking is a growing problem that can cause extreme fear and safety concerns for victims.

What is Sexual Harassment?

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Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favor, or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including sexual violence.

What is Relationship and Dating Violence?

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Dating and relationship violence is a pattern of coercive and abusive tactics employed by one person in a relationship to gain power and control over another person.

Green Dot Bystanders

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See Green Dot bystanders in the WashU community, including students, staff and faculty.

The Date

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The Date is a sexual violence prevention program run every year for incoming students.