A CAMPAIGN to tackle sexual assaults is being launched across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Men are being reminded that anything less than a yes is a no as part of the new initiative.
An online game Seal the Deal is now available on YouTube Game to demonstrate what constitutes rape and sexual assault, particularly in the context of a night out.
Detective Chief Inspector Tara Williams said: “This campaign aims to raise the awareness of consent; a person doesn’t have to say “no” to show they don’t want to have sex.
“We are targeting young men as statistically they are more likely to commit an offence. Whether you are 16 and getting drunk at a friend’s party or 28 and heading into town for a few drinks, the message is simple, cross the line and it’s rape.”
In 2013/14 there were 695 reported offences of rape and sexual assault in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, an increase of 9.5 per cent compared to the previous year.
Nearly half of all rapists know their victims and 21 per cent of rapes are committed by a current or ex partner.
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