D R A F T
Version 2.1
Survey instructions:
This is a survey that involves the gathering of information about student welfare, including questions about unwanted sexual experiences and relationship aggression that students may have experienced here at CSUN. The purpose of this survey is to answer the following questions:
How often do these things happen on campus?
What are the consequences and who do individuals experiencing these things tell?
How do students feel about the campus community and the university’s response to sexual assault?
How do these experiences relate to campus participation and student behavior?
Answers to these questions are important for developing policies and prevention tools to reduce the number of these incidents in our campus community and to provide better support systems for people who have experienced them.
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary and you may choose to skip questions or stop responding at any point. However, your cooperation would be greatly appreciated as it will contribute to our understanding of a very important aspect of student life at CSUN. We are committed to ensuring a safe, healthy, and nondiscriminatory environment for our students and your participation in this survey will help us in our work to keep all students safe. For further information on Human Subjects Consent, please click on the following link:
Human Subjects Consent Form
By clicking the “Proceed To Survey” button, you agree to participate and understand your answers are completely anonymous and your responses will be reported only in terms of groups of students rather than as individual cases. However, because some of the questions are of a personal or sexual nature, some individuals might experience discomfort while answering some of the questions. Therefore, either by clicking on the Human Subjects Consent Form above, or by proceeding through to the end of the survey, you will be given information about resources, should you wish to talk with someone further.
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Section One: Background Information
1. How many total semesters, including this one, have you attended CSUN?
o one to two
o three to four
ofive to six
o more than six
2. What is your class standing as of the beginning of this semester?
o Freshman
o Sophomore
o Junior
o Senior
o Graduate student
3. In how many units are you enrolled this semester?
o 1 to 6
o7 to 12
o 13 to 18
o more than 18
4. What is your cumulative GPA at CSUN (rounded to nearest tenth)?
o Between 1.6 and 2.0
o Between 2.1 and 2.5
o Between 2.6 and 3.0
o Between 3.1 and 3.5
o Between 3.6 and 4.0
5. How many hours per week do you work?
o I do not work
o 1 to 20
o 21 to 40
o more than 40
6. How many miles is your commute to campus?
o none, I live on or near campus
o 1-5 miles
o 6-10 miles
o 11-15 miles
o 16-20 miles
o more than 20 miles
7. How many days per week are you on campus?
o one to two
o three to four
ofive or more
8. Do you currently receive any financial aid?
o yes
o no
9. What is your racial / ethnic identity?
o American Indian
o Asian / Pacific Rim
o Black / African American
oWhite / Hispanic
o White / Non-Hispanic
o Other ______
10. What is your current gender identity
o Female
o Male
o Transgender Female
o Transgender Male
11. Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
oHeterosexual/straight
o Bisexual/attracted to men and women
oHomosexual/lesbian/gay
o Not sexually attracted to either males or females
o Other(please specify): ______
12. Are you currently a member of a CSUN NCAA athletic team?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 12a.
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 13
a. Which team(s)? ______
13. Are you currently a member of a fraternity or sorority?
o Yes
o No
14. Are you currently a member of any other student organization at CSUN?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 14a.
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 15
a. Which organization(s)? ______
15. Which of the following best describes your living situation?
oCSUN residence hall
o Fraternity or sorority house
o On-campus apartment
o Off-campus apartment/house
o At home with parent(s) or guardian(s)
o Other (please specify): ______
Section Two: Campus Climate
16. Using the scale provided, please indicate the extent to which you strongly agree (SA), agree (A), disagree(D)or strongly disagree(SD)or have no opinion(N-O) regarding the following statements about the CSUN campus community.
SA A D SD N-O
a. I feel valued in the CSUN learning environment.|____|____|____|____|____|
b. I think faculty, staff and administrators at CSUN are |____|____|____|____|____|
genuinely interested in my welfare.
c. I feel connected to the CSUN campus community|____|____|____|____|____|
d. I feel close to people on this campus. |____|____|____|____|____|
e. I am happy to be at CSUN.|____|____|____|____|____|
17. Using the scale provided, please indicate the extent to which you strongly agree (SA), agree (A), disagree(D) or strongly disagree(SD)or have no opinion(N-O) regarding the following statements about campussafety and crisis management.
SA A D SD N-O
a. If a crisis happened at CSUN, the|____|____|____|____|____|
university would handle it well.
b. The university responds rapidly in difficult|____|____|____|____|____|
situations.
c. University officials handle incidents in a fair|____|____|____|____|____|
and responsible manner.
d. CSUNdoes enough toprotect the safety of |____|____|____|____|____|
its students.
e. I feel safe on this campus.|____|____|____|____|____|
18. The following statements describe how the university might handle it if a student reported an incident of sexual assault. Use the scale provided to indicate whether you feel the following actions would be very likely (VL), likely (L), unlikely (U) or very unlikely(VU)or you have no opinion(N-O)
VL L U VU N-O
a. The university would take the report seriously. |____|____|____|____|____|
b. The university would maintain the privacy of
the person making the report.|____|____|____|____|____|
c. If requested by the victim, the university
would forward the report to criminal investigators |____|____|____|____|____|
(for example, the police).
d. The university would take steps to protect|____|____|____|____|____|
thesafetyof the person making the report.
e. The university would support the person|____|____|____|____|____|
making the report.
f. The university would take action to address|____|____|____|____|____|
factorsthat may have led to the sexual assault.
g. The university would handle the reportfairly.|____|____|____|____|____|
19. The following questions are about how people would react to someone reporting an incident of sexualassault at CSUN. Use the scale provided to indicate how very likely (VL), likely (L), unlikely (U) very unlikely(VU)or you have no opinion(N-O)regarding each scenario.
VL L U VU N-O
a. Students would label the person making the|____|____|____|____|____|
report a troublemaker.
b. Students would have a hard time supporting|____|____|____|____|____|
the person who made the report.
c. The alleged offender(s) or their friends would|____|____|____|____|____|
try to get back at the person making the report.
d. The academic achievement of the person|____|____|____|____|____|
making the report would suffer.
Section Three: Information about Resources Concerning Campus Sexual Violence /Assault
“Sexual assault” and “sexual violence” refer to a range of behaviors that are unwanted by the recipient and can include stalking, when based on gender/sex, unwelcome touching, persistent sexual advances, the use of force or threat of force, intimidation or coercion to get someone to engage in sexual behavior, as well as unwanted oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration. These behaviors could be initiated by someone known or unknown to the recipient, including someone whom they live with or with whom they are in a relationship.
20. Using the scale provided, please indicate the extent to which you strongly agree (SA), agree(A) , disagree(D) or strongly disagree(SD)or have no opinion(N-O) regarding the following statements.
SA A D SD N-O
a. If a friend or I were sexually assaulted, I know |____|____|____|____|____|
where to go to get helpon campus.
b. I understand what happens when a student|____|____|____|____|____|
reports a claim of sexual assault at CSUN.
c. If a friend or I were sexually assaulted, I know|____|____|____|____|____|
where to go to make a reportof sexual assault.
21. Before coming to CSUN, had you received any information or education (that did not come from CSUN) about sexual assault?
o Yes
o No
22. Since coming to CSUN, which of the following have you seen or done? Please check all that apply.
o Discussed in class or attended an in-class presentation on sexual assault
o Discussed the topic of sexual assault with friends
oDiscussed sexual assault with a family member
oAttended an event / program about what a bystander should do to stop sexual assault
oAttended a rally or other campus event about sexual assault/rape
o Seen posters about sexual assault (raising awareness, preventing rape, defining sexual assault) o Seen or heard campus administrators or staff address sexual assault
o Seen crime alerts about sexual violence
o Read a report about sexual violence rates at CSUN
o Visited a CSUN website with information on sexual assault
o Volunteered or interned at an organization that addresses sexual assault
o Seen or heard about sexual assault in a student publication or media outlet (e.g. the Sundial)
o Taken a class or on-line course to learn more about sexual assault
23. Since coming to CSUN, have you received written (e.g. brochures, emails) or verbal information (e.g. presentations, training) from anyone at CSUN about the following? Please check all that apply.
o The definition of sexual assault
o How to report a sexual assault
o Where to go to get help if someone you know is sexually assaulted
o Title IX protections against sexual assault
o How to help prevent sexual assault
IF THE STUDENT RESPONDED “YES” TO QUESTION 12:
24. Since coming to CSUN, have any of the topics covered in this survey (sexual assault, rape, reporting sexual assault, preventing sexual assault, etc.) been discussed by your coach? †
o Yes
o No
IF THE STUDENT RESPONDED “YES” TO QUESTION 13:
25. Since coming to CSUN, have any of the topics covered in this survey (sexual assault, rape, reporting sexual assault, preventing sexual assault, etc.) been discussedby your fraternity or sorority? †
o Yes
o No
IF THE STUDENT RESPONDED “YES” TO QUESTION 14:
26. Since coming to CSUN, have any of the topics covered in this survey (sexual assault, rape, reporting sexual assault, preventing sexual assault, etc.) been discussedby your student organization?
o Yes
o No
27. Please use the following scale to indicate how aware you are of the function of the campus and community resources specifically related to sexual assault response at CSUNlisted below.
Not at all Slightly Somewhat Very Extremely
Aware Aware Aware Aware Aware
a.Sexual Violence Prevention
Committee (SVPC) |______|______|______|______|______|
b. Office of Student Conduct |______|______|______|______|______|
c. CSUN Title IX Coordinator |______|______|______|______|______|
e. CSUN Police Services |______|______|______|______|______|
f. CSUN CounselingServices |______|______|______|______|______|
g. CSUNStudent Health Services |______|______|______|______|______|
h. Strength United |______|______|______|______|______|
Section Four: Experiences
The following questions (28-32) are about your experiences with sexual assault or sexual violence. Please recall our definition: “sexual assault” and “sexual violence” refer to a range of behaviors that are unwanted by the recipient and can include stalking, when based on gender/sex, unwelcome touching, persistent sexual advances, the use of force or threat of force, intimidation or coercion to get someone to engage in sexual behavior, as well as unwanted oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration. These behaviors could be initiated by someone known or unknown to the recipient, including someone with whom they live with or with whom they are in a relationship.
28. Prior to attending CSUN, had you experienced any form of sexual assault / sexual violence?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 28a
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 29
a. How many times ______
29. Prior to this academic year, hadyou experienced any form of sexual assault / sexual violencewhile at CSUN?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 29a
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 30
a. How many times ______
30. During the 2014-2015 academic year,have you experienced any form of sexual assault / sexual violence byanother, through the useof physical force?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 30a
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 31
a. How many times ______
31. During the 2014-2015 academic year,have you experienced any form of sexual assault / sexual violence by another, through the use of coercion or threat of physical force?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 31a
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 32
a. How many times ______
32. During the 2014-2015 academic year, have you experienced any form of sexual assault / sexual violence by another,not involving force or force threat, but while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or while asleep?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 32a
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 33
a. How many times ______
Please answer these follow-up questions by focusing on the MOST SERIOUS INCIDENT of sexual assault you experienced. If answerIS NO TO questions28-32, SKIP TO QUESTION 42.
33. Whom did the unwanted sexual contact involve?
o Stranger
o Friend
o Family member
o Co-worker
o Employer/supervisor
o Current romantic partner (boyfriend or girlfriend)
o Casual acquaintance
o Ex-romantic partner (ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend)
o Other (please specify): ______
34. Was the other person involved a student at CSUN?
o Yes
o No
o I don’t know
35. Was this person affiliated with CSUN, as an employee, staff, or faculty member?
o Yes
o No
o I don’t know
36. What was the gender of the person who did this to you?
o Male
o Female
o Transgender Male
o Transgender Female
o I don’t know
37. Was the other person using:
o Drugs and alcohol
o Drugs only
o Alcohol only
o Neither
o Don't know
38. Were you using:
o Drugs and alcohol
o Drugs only
o Alcohol only
o Neither
39. Where did the incident occur?
o Residence hall
o Greek house (fraternity or sorority)
o On-campus apartment
o Off-campus apartment/house near campus
o Your own home where you reside with a parent/guardian
o An off-campus party or social gathering whose location is not listed above
o Other (please specify): ______
40. Did you tell anyone about the incident?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 40.a, THEN SKIP TO 41
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 40b, AND THEN SKIP TO 42
a. Whom did you tell? (check all that apply)
o Roommate
o Doctor/nurse
o Close friend other than roommate
o Parent or guardian
o Other family member
o Romantic partner (other than the person who did this to you)
o Religious leader
o Off-campus rape crisis center staff
o Off-campus counselor/therapist
o On-campus counselor/therapist
oCSUN Health Services
oCSUN University Police Department
o Local Police
o Office of Student Conduct
o Resident Advisor (RA) or Residence Life staff
o University faculty or staff
o Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) staff
b. What reason(s) kept you from telling anyone? (check all that apply)
o Ashamed/embarrassed
o It is a private matter; I wanted to deal with it on my own
o Concerned others would find out
o Didn’t want the person who did it to get in trouble
o Fear the person who did it would try to get back at me
o Fear of not being believed
o I thought I would be blamed for what happened
o Didn’t think what happened was serious enough to talk about
o Didn’t think others would think it was serious
o Thought people would try to tell me what to do
o It would feel like an admission of failure
o Didn’t think others would think it was important
o Didn’t think others would understand
o Didn’t know reporting procedure on campus
o Feared I or another would be punished for infractions or violations
(such as underage drinking)
o I didn’t feel the campus leadership would solve my problems
o I feared others would harass me or react negatively toward me
o I thought nothing would be done
o Didn’t want others to worry about me
o Wanted to forget it happened
o Had other things I needed to focus on and was concerned about
(classes, work)
o Didn’t think the school would do anything about my report
o Other (please specify): ______
41. How long after the incident did you first tell someone what happened?
o Within the first 24 hours
oAfter 24 hours but within one week
oAfter a week but within one month
oAfter a month but within one year
o More than one year
42. Using the scale provided, please indicate whether you would be very likely (VL), likely(L), unlikely (U) veryunlikely(VU) or no opinion(N-O)to do the following things in the future, if you had the opportunity.
VL L U VU N-O
a. Call the police or authorities if you saw a
group of males bothering a female in a
parking lot or similar setting|____|____|____|____|____|
b. Confront a male friend who was hooking
up with someone who was passed out|____|____|____|____|____|
c. Confront a female friend who was hooking
up with someone who was passed out|____|____|____|____|____|
d. Confront a friend if you heard rumors that
they forced someone to have sex|____|____|____|____|____|
e. Tell an RA or other campus authority about
information you might have about a rape case |____|____|____|____|____|
even if pressured by others to stay silent
f. Go with a female friend to the police department |____|____|____|____|____|
if she said she was raped
g. Go with a male friend to the police department |____|____|____|____|____|
if he said he was raped
43. In this section, you will be asked a series of questions about situations you may have seen or been in since coming to CSUN.
a. Have you seen a group of students sexually intimidating/bothering someone in aparking lot or similar setting?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 43.a.1
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 43.b
1. What did you do?
o Did nothing, it wasn’t my business.
o Did nothing because I wasn’t sure what to do
o Confronted the situation directly
o Went and got assistance from someone else
o Other (please specify): ______
b. Have you seen a girl taking a drunk guy back to her room?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 43.b1
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 43.c
1. What did you do?
o Did nothing, it wasn’t my business
o Did nothing because I wasn’t sure what to do
o Confronted the situation directly
o Went and got assistance from someone else
o Other (please specify): ______
c. Have you seen a guy taking a drunk girl back to his room?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 43.c.1
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 43.d
1. What did you do?
o Did nothing, it wasn’t my business
o Did nothing because I wasn’t sure what to do
o Confronted the situation directly
o Went and got assistance from someone else
o Other (please specify):
d. Have you seen a girl you didn’t know go to her room with a group of guys and heard her yellingfor help?
o Yes CONTINUE TO QUESTION 43.d.1
o No SKIP TO QUESTION 43.e
1. What did you do?
o Did nothing, it wasn’t my business
o Did nothing because I wasn’t sure what to do
o Confronted the situation directly