Transcript Rape.ppt
Myths About
Rape
Women are raped by strangers
In approximately half of all reported
rapes, the survivor has some prior
acquaintance with the rapist
Increasingly, women are being raped
by husbands, dating partners and
relatives
Rapes almost always occur in
dark alleys or deserted places
The opposite is true
Most rapes occur in or very near the
survivor's residence
Rapists are easily identified by
their demeanor or
psychological profile
Most expects indicate that rapists do
not differ significantly from non-rapists
The incidence of rape is overreported
Estimates are that one in five rapes is
reported
Rape only happens to people
in low socioeconomic classes
Rape occurs in all socioeconomic
classes
Each person, male or female, young or
old is a potential victim
There is a standard way to
escape from a potential rape
situation
Each rape situation is different
No one method to avoid rape can work
in every potential situation
Men Never get raped
Happens and is VERY under-reported
Rape Awareness Guidelines
Never forget that you could be a
candidate for personal assault
Use approved campus security or escort
services, especially at night
Think carefully about your patterns of
movement to and from class or work Alter
your routes frequently
Walk briskly with a sense of purpose. Do
not walk alone at night
Dress so that the clothes you wear do
not restrict your movement or make you
more vulnerable
Always be aware of your surroundings
Look over your shoulder occasionally.
Know where you are so you don’t get
lost
Avoid getting in a car or allowing
someone to get in your car if you do not
know the person well
If you think you are being followed, look
for a safe retreat
This may be a store, a fire or police
station, or a group of people
Be especially cautious of first dates,
blind dates, or people you meet at a
party or a bar who push to be alone
with you
Let trusted friends know where you are
and when you plan to return
Keep your car in good working order
Think beforehand how you would
handle the situation should your car
break down
Limit, and even avoid, alcohol to
minimize the risk of assault. If you do
drink, do not leave your drink
unattended. Do not accept “fill-ups”
from strangers.
Trust your best instincts if you are
assaulted. Each situation is different.
Do what you can do to protect your life.