CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Issues
2. Understanding Alcohol Abuse
3. Understanding Violence Against Women
4. Alcohol and Domestic Violence
5. Alcohol, Sexual Assault, and Rape
6. Prevention and Early Intervention
7. Screening and Assessment
8. Diagnosis and Treatment
9. Legal and Ethical Issues

Supplements
Fact Sheets
Videos
Resources

Silence Hurts
Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women

Myths of Sexual Assault

Anyone living in the United States has been exposed to countless misconceptions about sexual assault and rape.^12,13 These myths can come from our views about interpersonal violence, our perception of male and female sex roles, racist myths, and other stereotypes. These beliefs blame the victim and minimize the seriousness of the assault. Exposing these myths and replacing them with facts represent the first steps toward changing views about sexual violence and reducing its occurrence. For more information see Sexual Assault: Myths and Facts.