What is Sexual Violence?

Sexual assault is actual, attempted, or threatened sexual contact with another person without that person's consent. Sexual assault is any sexual activity involving a person who does not or cannot consent (e.g., an intoxicated person cannot give consent). Examples of sexual assault include rape and touching of private body parts (either under or over clothing). Examples of unwanted sexual contact include indecent exposure, obscene phone calls, sexting (texting sexual content), and internet distribution of sexual materials.  All rape is sexual assault, but not all sexual assault is rape.

Sexual assault of any form and intensity is not tolerated at the University. Sexual assault often is a criminal act that can be prosecuted under Kansas state law, as well as under the Student Conduct Code and employee discipline procedures.

Misinformation on what is or isn't sexual violence and assault is everywhere. Make your way to our Sexual Assault Myths page to get the facts.