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. If you have been the victim of a sexual assault click the "Reporting Sexual Assault" tab near the bottom of the page.

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

You do not have to go through this alone. If you have been assaulted:

Go to a safe place as soon as possible.

Tell someone you trust.

Consider calling the Boise State University Women's Center to discuss options or request advocacy and support (426-4259). To reach the Women's Center staff for after hours emergencies, call Campus Security (426-1453).

Consider reporting to the police (911).

Seek medical attention immediately, even if you do not think you are injured. St. Luke's and St. Al's can respond to medical emergencies. FACES offers sexual assault forensic exams with testing and medications for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy, and HIV. The University Health Center offers regular exams, testing, and some medications.

Consider completing a sexual assault forensic exam at FACES (417 S. 6th street, Boise). Completing a forensic exam does not mean you are choosing to file charges, but it does provide you that option should you choose to file in the future. Know that evidence is best collected within 72 hours of the assault. To preserve physical evidence, do not shower or bathe, wash your hands or clothing, brush your teeth, change your clothing or bedding, use the toilet, eat, or drink.

Seek counseling or support.

Believe in yourself. It is not your fault.

Safety and Violence Awareness Programs

Most assaults (90%) are committed 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. 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.

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.