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DATE RAPE

90 percent of all rapes are never reported; in those that are reported about 60% of the victims know their assailants.

Approximately 7,000 students on 32 campuses and found that one in eight women were the victims of rape. One in every twelve men admitted to having forced woman to have intercourse or tried to force a woman to have intercourse through physical force; that is, admitted to raping or attempting to rape a woman. Virtually none of these men, however, acknowledged to themselves that they had been raped.

How Does Date Rape Usually Occur?

Typically when a woman is alone with a man.
Alcohol and drugs.
Mixed signals.
Acquaintance rape is often spontaneous, but many are planned, some days in advance.

What You Can Do to Avoid Situations That Might Lead to Date Rape

Examine your feelings about sex.
Set sexual limits.
Decide early if you would like to have sex.
Do not give mixed messages; be clear. (Say “yes” when you mean “yes” and “NO” when you mean NO.
Be alert to other unconscious messages you may be giving.
Be forceful and firm.
Be independent and aware on your dates.
Do not do anything you do not want to just to avoid a scene or unpleasantness.
Be aware of specific situations in which you do not feel relaxed and in charge.
If things start to get out of hand, be loud in protesting, leave, go for help.
Trust your gut-level feelings.
Be aware that alcohol and drugs are often related to acquaintance rape.
Avoid falling for such lines as “You would if you loved me.”
If you are unsure of a new acquaintance, go on a group or double date.
Have your own transportation, if possible, or taxi fare.
Avoid secluded places where you are in a vulnerable position.
Be careful when you invite someone to your home or you are invited to his home.
Examine your attitudes about money and power.
Think about the pros and cons of dating much older men.
Socialize with people who share your...