Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact without consent. Rape is sexual intercourse without consent. If you have experienced sexual assault you may be feeling hurt, angry, sad or confused. You may be experiencing difficulty sleeping, nightmares or an inability to concentrate. You may also find it difficult to trust people or to go about your regular daily routine. These responses - and many others - are a normal reaction to a traumatic event.

Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim. The blames lies with the person who chose to hurt you. Aurora Center advocates offer support and advocacy to students, staff and faculty of the University of Minnesota who are victims of sexual assault. Our services are free and confidential.

More information about the dynamics of and common responses to sexual assault is available in our sexual assault information packet.