Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault is a Crime
- If someone gives you drugs or alcohol without your knowledge, often
by simply giving drinks that are much stronger than you expect, and, as
a result, you are not capable of freely consenting to sexual activity,
this is an offence.
- Drug facilitated sexual assault is often a planned crime and
regardless of what you may have voluntarily taken or had to drink, it is
not your fault. There are laws in Victoria to protect you and
services that can provide support and information about your rights and
options.
- It is common for victims of drug facilitated sexual assault to have
unclear, or only partial, recollections of what happened to them and as
a result victims are not always confident about reporting the suspected
incident to the police.
How to avoid having your drink spiked
- Where possible, never leave your drink out of your sight.
- Never allow strangers to bring you a drink
- Where possible, remain with friends and keep an eye on each others
drinks
- If your drink looks or tastes unusual, then don't finish it.
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