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The ‘Red Zone’ is the time on college campuses between dorm move-in and Thanksgiving break when sexual assaults are more likely to occur. Sacramento State has multiple resources to support survivors. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

Continued vigilance: campus safety challenges beyond the ‘Red Zone’

Michael Pepper, Staffer November 21, 2023
“Are you safe on this campus?” is a question Sac State needs to answer during the ‘Red Zone’ timeframe
Students walking outside the University Union Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023. A sexual assault was reported on Sep. 6, though the incident itself occurred in March at the University Union.

Sexual assault reported at University Union

Jacob Peterson and Cristian Gonzalez September 15, 2023
Another incident of sexual assault has been reported to campus police, with the incident taking place back in March.
 First-year social work major Keana Quintero outside of River Front Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Quintero said she has become more aware of her surroundings since the reporting of the sexual assaults.

Students are more cautious after multiple sexual assaults on campus

Jacob Peterson and Hailey Valdivia November 16, 2022
Students said they would like to see more security and lighting on campus.
Jamie Gerigk stands in front of WEAVE in Downtown Sacramento Thursday, Nov. 10 2022. Gerigk is the Master of Social Work and Chief Program Officer for the non-profit organization at Sacramento State and says the organization’s services are offered to all students and faculty.

FAQ: WEAVE and Office of Equal Opportunity, what’s the difference?

Dominique Williams and Tierra Tilby November 16, 2022
Questions about WEAVE and Title IX answered
(L-R) Alexandra Boyd practices the moves she learned during the self defense class at The WELL while Vic Vinson watches on Nov. 14, 2022. Boyd said she finally decided to sign up for the self-defense class after the recent surge of sexual assault cases at Sac State.

Sac State offers free self-defense classes

Stacy Hanson, news staffer November 16, 2022
‘I feel safer in my body after completing the class’: Sac State students take self-defense classes in light of recent occurrences of sexual assault on campus.
Third-year political science major Lupita Rios sits on-campus on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The recent incidents of sexual assault and battery over the past month have made Rios hesitant to make use of services on campus that she has in the past.

Students concerned about safety following sexual assaults at Sac State

Justine Chahal and Jacob Peterson October 20, 2022
After the recent sexual assault and battery cases, students said they do not feel safe being on campus. Sac State has emergency resources available, but some students feel that these services could be better.
Staff pose with "It's on us" flyers representing the importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the WELL, Monday, March 29.

Red shoe symbolizes sexual assault awareness month

Monica Dattage March 31, 2016

Along with many campus representatives, Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness Month by speaking in The WELL lobby next to a large red heel Monday morning.Nelsen said...

Breaking News Graphic

Female student sexually assaulted on campus

Christine Kittle November 24, 2015

A Sacramento State student was sexually assaulted on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 in the River Front Center quad, according to the Sac State Police Department. The assault occurred at 6:45 p.m., according...

Female Sexually Assaulted in Elevator on Campus

Female Sexually Assaulted in Elevator on Campus

Zack Jordan September 1, 2015

A Sacramento State student was allegedly sexually assaulted today in the elevator of Parking Structure I on campus when trying to get to the fifth floor. According to the Sac State Police Department...

Sexual assault reported at residential halls on campus

Zack Jordan July 15, 2015

The Sacramento State Police Department received a report of sexual assault in the residential halls area at Sac State from an individual staying there on July 12. The sexual assault reportedly took...

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