Myths & Facts

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Myth: If someone is drinking or taking drugs they are asking to be sexually assaulted.

Fact: A person can’t consent to sexual activity if they are incapacitated (e.g., intoxicated, sleeping, passed out).

Myth: If a person doesn’t scream or fight it means that it is not sexual assault.

Fact: Many people respond to a trauma event by freezing. Consequently, survivors of sexual assault often find themselves unable to fight back, scream, or escape the threat. Being immobilized is a normal reaction.

On-Campus and Off-Campus Supports

On-Campus

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator (SVPR): Call Lynn Thera at 306-337-3149 or e-mail sexual.violence.response@uregina.ca, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The SVPR can assist either survivors or their supports in person, or by telephone or e-mail. Supports can include listening, accompaniment to appointments or to seek medical attention, referrals to both on- and off-campus resources, advocacy for deferrals, extensions and/or other academic accommodations, and general information. You do not have to make a report to access University of Regina services. You will be listened to, respected, and believed!
Counselling Services: 306-585-4491
Women’s Centre: 306-584-1255
URPride Centre for Sexual & Gender Diversity: 306-337-8811 ext. 107
Aboriginal Student Centre: 306-337-3153
Student Advocate: 306-337-8811 ext. 204
UR International: 306-585-5082

Off-Campus

Regina Sexual Assault Centre: call 306-522-2777 for appointment or 306-352-0434 for 24 hr crisis line
Family Services Regina (intimate partner violence, stalking, or counselling): 306-757-6675
Mobile Crisis (24 hrs): 306-757-0127
Domestic Violence Shelters (24 hrs):
- Transition House: 306-757-2096
- YWCA Isabel Johnson Shelter: 306-525-2141
- Wish: 306-543-0493
Medical support:
- Planned Parenthood: 306-522-0902