Health Tools and Resources

Boise State University's Sexual Assault Response Protocol explains what constitutes sexual assault, the steps taken to resolve the situation and the resources available to assist victims.

Boise State University Consent Policy

Consent for sexual activity must be given free of force, threat, intimidation, or coercion. Consent must be verbal, conscious, and explicit and must be present throughout the activity. Neither silence nor a prior relationship is sufficient to indicate consent. Consent can be revoked at anytime during a sexual encounter and must be respected. Someone who is incapacitated in any way cannot give consent. Consent cannot be given by anyone who is asleep drugged, intoxicated, unconscious, harassed, coerced, threatened, or forced into sexual activity.


Boise State University Consent Campaign 2008

If You Have Experienced Unwanted Sexual Contact

Go to a safe place as soon as possible.

Tell someone you trust. If you have been assaulted, it is not your fault.

Many times violations involve one or both parties using alcohol and/or other drugs. You can still report any violation regardless of substance use.

Call this crisis number for assistance: (208) 345-RAPE (7273).

Seek medical attention. FACES is a local agency specializing in sexual assault interviews and examinations. FACES, 417 S. 6th St., Boise, (208) 577-4400. St. Luke's and Saint Al's hospitals also have special sexual assault units.

Consider reporting to the police. Call 911.

Seek counseling support to help with your healing. Contact Counseling Services, (208) 426-1601 or the Violence Awareness & Response Coordinator (VARC) at the Women's Center, (208) 426-4259.

Safety and Violence Awareness Programs

University Security operates an escort service that provides safe access to cars, campus facilities, nearby homes and public transportation. Call 426-1453. University Security also runs various prevention and response programs. Students are encouraged to be alert to suspicious behavior and walk with a friend on well-lit paths when out at night. A number of well-marked emergency telephones are located throughout campus, as well as public telephones. Each has police and emergency capabilities. Please note that sexual assaults are a serious issue on campuses all across the United States. Most assaults (90%) are commited by someone that is known by the victim. It is important for all students to understand what their personal boundaries are, how to set those boundaries and expect others to respect them. The

The Women's Center provides information and workshops to assist students with assessing personal risk and how to respond in dangerous situations.

Relationship Violence

Know that resources and support are available on campus and in the community