Sexual Assault: It’s more common than you think

While April may be National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month, this is a critical topic that should be discussed regularly. Reporting students Julianna Russ and Paris Regan discuss resources, while Sabrina Stovall shares an essay on the aftermath. Please click on the links below to learn more.

Surviving Sexual Assault: It’s not your faultBy Sabrina Stovall

Photo: National Sexual Violence Resource Center/Instagram

Everyone has the “that would NEVER happen to me” mentality when it comes to personal tragedies. People feel that way because it may be hard to admit there is bad in this world – it’s especially hard to admit there are bad people around us. 

Sexual Assault Awareness month at Texas TechBy Julianna Russ

Photo by Julianna Russ

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Texas Tech University’s Risk Intervention & Safety Education organization stepped in to spread awareness.

RISE speaks to students about sexual assaultBy Paris Regan

Photo from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center

In April, representatives with Texas Tech University’s Risk Intervention and Safety Education, RISE, program spoke with students about Sexual Assault Awareness month.

Texas Tech student Hadel Al-Mubiadin said she supports the organizations efforts as sexual assault is common and very serious.

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