Acquaintance rape is defined as forced, manipulated or coerced sex by someone the victim knows.
It is often referred to as date rape , even when the rapist is not a date but a friend, classmate, coworker, neighbor or anyone else the victim knows. The emotional effects of date or acquaintance rape are especially devastating because the crime happens when the victim feels safe. Victims who were under the influence of substances at the time of the assault are in no way to be blamed or held responsible for the perpetrator's actions. Many times the drugs are slipped into drinks and the victim is unaware until it is too late. Recently there have been reports that other substances are being used.