UNH SHARPP provides confidential support services, 宣传, and referrals to survivors of interpersonal violence whether here on UNH’s campus or studying abroad. There are some key elements to be aware of surrounding how violence may differ when it comes to studying abroad, as well as how support services might vary depending on your location.
How is interpersonal violence different in a study abroad environment?
While you may be studying at a college campus similar to UNH, interpersonal violence can look different abroad when compared to a home campus. Perpetrators are commonly other foreigners who recognize the vulnerabilities of living in a不her country. Some interactions may be interpreted in different ways due to cultural differences. You may also have easier access to alcohol and other substances, as the legal age in most other countries is 18.
- More than 1 in 10 students report unwanted sexual contact while at UNH[4]
- A majority of survivors know their perpetrators:
- Approximately 2 out of 3 assaults are committed by someone the survivor knows[1]
- A majority of sexual assaults involve alcohol or drugs[3]
- 大多数性侵都发生在校园里[3]
- Higher rates of violence are reported during the first 6-8 weeks of the semester, 被称为“红区”.”[5]
- Risk of an unwanted sexual experience is an estimated 3-5 times greater in study abroad environments[2]
- 大多数幸存者不认识施暴者:
- 73% of perpetrators are either strangers (59%) or someone met the same day (14%)[3]
- Alcohol and other substances are rarely a factor: only 17% of reports involved alcohol.[3]
- More sexual assaults are reported during the 6-8th week of the semester.[3]
你在国外如何帮助朋友
If a friend or roommate reaches out to you about an experience of interpersonal violence, the most important thing you can do is believe them and listen to them. 你可能是他们第一个告诉你的人. Help them locate the available services in their area (see our interactive map below) and/or refer them to SHARPP, which still has services available for students studying abroad.
做一个积极的旁观者
While studying abroad, you will have the freedom to explore a new place that you are unfamiliar with. Be sure to look out for your fellow Wildcats, even while you’re away from UNH. 如果你打算出去, 分组行动, 有一个计划(和一个备用计划), 小心别人, 相信你的直觉.
If you identify a potentially unsafe situation, there are safe ways to intervene. 看到 做一个积极的旁观者 了解更多信息.
第九章国外
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a landmark law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. New Title IX regulations went into effect August 14, 2020 that gave concrete guidance to schools on how to respond to incidents of violence in their communities. Under these 2020 regulations, it was made clear that Title IX does 不 apply to interpersonal violence that happens outside of the United States. While this means that UNH can不 respond under its Title IX policies, UNH maintains additional policies that allow them to investigate and respond to interpersonal violence that impacts the UNH community even if it happened while studying abroad.
If you are interested in reporting or learning more about your rights while studying abroad, contact a confidential SHARPP advocate using the methods below to discuss your options.
了解更多澳门葡京网赌游戏第九条的信息
幸存者的TSA检查
Survivors of sexual assault can be more sensitive to routine TSA screenings. TSA can accommodate you to ensure you have a comfortable trip. 去 http://www.rainn.org/articles/airport-security-survivors 了解更多信息.
SHARPP资源，同时出国留学
SHARPP is still available to you as a resource through our confidential 24/7 helpline: 1-603-862-7233. 然而, we do understand that making calls from a different country has complications, like high costs for international calls and time differences. Here are a few other ways you can get in touch with SHARPP outside the helpline:
聊天
If you'd like to connect virtually with an advocate, we offer encrypted 发短信 & 聊天服务. Advocates can provide information, support, and referrals through chat. We can also initiate a video or voice call from this platform as well.
变焦会议
If you would like to speak with an advocate but can不 make a long-distance phone call from your country of study, 我们可以和你一起安排一个远程会议, 在审查了安全限制之后. If interested in setting up a Zoom meeting, please 澳门葡京网赌游戏.
国际强奸危机中心
SHARPP has created an interactive map of UNH-managed and some popular UNH-approved study abroad programs' universities and their closest rape/sexual assault crisis centers. Please keep in mind that foreign countries have laws different from those in the United States例如:, 在法国, if a violent crime is reported to a crisis center the survivor must undergo a psychological and health check. Not all countries or cities you study abroad in may have a crisis center, 有些可能只有电话服务.
[1] U.S. 律政司. (2005). 全国犯罪受害研究.
[2]王志强.弗莱克，W. F., Jr., & Burbridge E. (2013). Study abroad increases risk for sexual assault in female undergraduates: A preliminary report. Psychological Trauma: Theory, 研究, Practice, and Policy, 5(5), 426–430.
[3] B妳,B. (2019). Risk factors for sexual assault while studying abroad.
[4] 联合国大学校园气候调查. (2019)
[5]王志强.内华达州内克修市.D.弗莱克，W.F., & 霍纳J. (2008). Risk of unwanted sex for college women: Evidence for a red zone. 美国大学健康杂志，57 (3).
