Lisa Elliott, 55, Nurse Practitioner
1. How would you define sexual assault? “Any kind of touching or physical contact that makes the other person feel uncomfortable. Inappropriate contact that is unwelcome.”
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. "No, I have been on a case before to represent a patient of mine that was abused sexually by a family member.”
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? "More aware of my surroundings and situations that I may be in.”
4. What are some of your personal experiences with patients who have been sexually assaulted? “Usually they have depression, anxiety, and drug abuse. They have difficulty with future relationships. For example, usually when I will be doing an exam they will display inappropriate behavior… one patient would hit herself in the head, one has fainted and threw up during an exam, physically will push off of the tables because they are so scared.”
5. How do you handle a situation when a woman/ child is sexually assaulted? “So you do have to report it to CPS or the law if it is an adult. If they are older you try to build trust with them and try and have them open up to you so you can help them.”
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. “I have had degrading comments be made to me a lot in my life that make me uncomfortable, but never an extreme incident. But I do know a couple of people who have experienced more sever forms. Some have spoken out about it, but I know some who have kept it a secret.”
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? “Personally I would like to become more aware of sexual assault so I can help educate people on it and stop it whenever I witness it. But I think as a whole people need to become educated so that this issue can fade away, as it is an extremely huge issue in our society right now.”
1. How would you define sexual assault? “Unwanted sexual behavior acted brought upon someone.”
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. “I have never experienced or witnessed sexual assault, but I am aware that it is a big issue on college campuses.”
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? “I am the Treasurer of Delta Tau Delta at Texas A&M, and I take pride in assuring that everyone at our events feels safe and comfortable.”
1. How would you define sexual assault? Someone sexually assaulting someone and it is unwanted.”
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. “I personally have not experienced or seen someone be sexually assaulted.”
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? “Be aware when I am out or at parties that everyone is comfortable and is safe. That nothing looks suspicious or that someone could be in harm.”
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. "No, I have been on a case before to represent a patient of mine that was abused sexually by a family member.”
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? "More aware of my surroundings and situations that I may be in.”
4. What are some of your personal experiences with patients who have been sexually assaulted? “Usually they have depression, anxiety, and drug abuse. They have difficulty with future relationships. For example, usually when I will be doing an exam they will display inappropriate behavior… one patient would hit herself in the head, one has fainted and threw up during an exam, physically will push off of the tables because they are so scared.”
5. How do you handle a situation when a woman/ child is sexually assaulted? “So you do have to report it to CPS or the law if it is an adult. If they are older you try to build trust with them and try and have them open up to you so you can help them.”
Haley Jayroe, 22, Texas State Senior, Mass Communications
1. How would you define sexual assault? “As a sexual action that is acted upon someone who doesn’t want it or hasn’t consented.”
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? “Personally I would like to become more aware of sexual assault so I can help educate people on it and stop it whenever I witness it. But I think as a whole people need to become educated so that this issue can fade away, as it is an extremely huge issue in our society right now.”
Thomas Garcia, 21, Texas A&M Junior, Engineering
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. “I have never experienced or witnessed sexual assault, but I am aware that it is a big issue on college campuses.”
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? “I am the Treasurer of Delta Tau Delta at Texas A&M, and I take pride in assuring that everyone at our events feels safe and comfortable.”
Jacob Korte, 22, Texas State Senior, General Studies
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. “I personally have not experienced or seen someone be sexually assaulted.”
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? “Be aware when I am out or at parties that everyone is comfortable and is safe. That nothing looks suspicious or that someone could be in harm.”
Daniel Vidaurri, 22, Texas State Senior, Criminal Justice
1. How would you define sexual assault? "Any unwanted sexual activity forced upon someone."
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. "I have not previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault."
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? "If I witnessed anything, I would report it or do what I could to stop it."
Alexis Mommeut, 21, Texas State Senior, Advertising
1. How would you define sexual assault? "Any form of nonconsensual activity."
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. "Yes, one of my good friends was sexually assaulted. It was annoying[that this kind of thing happens], but she's okay and we moved on."
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? "Not allow myself to get in certain situations."
Alex Cox, 21, Texas State Junior, Pre-Respiratory Care
1. How would you define sexual assault? "Unwanted sexual advances or harassment from someone."
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. "Yes, I picked up one of my friends after she was sexually assaulted at a party here at Texas State. It was terrible; she was way too drunk and couldn't say no. She later told the guy that she was too drunk to have given consent, but he brushed it off because she didn't say "no" even though she didn't say "yes" either."
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? "Spread awareness, and let people know that it's okay to stand up for themselves and not be afraid."
Kenocha Epperson, 23, Texas State Psychology Graduate
1. How would you define sexual assault? "Sexual contact or words that you do not want."
2. Have you previously witnessed or experienced sexual assault? If so, explain. "Yes, I witnessed one of my co-workers being sexually harassed at work. She told them[kitchen workers] to stop, but they never would. It sucked because we told the managers about what was going on and nothing has really changed."
3. What can you do personally to prevent sexual assault? "Let my presence be known; make sure they know I don't want them doing that to people."
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