Boyles presented the statistics at a press conference Wednesday at Family Support Services. Changing community response about rape is one way to help bring the reported numbers closer to the actual numbers, Boyles said. Boyles also said awareness about rape must increase, and previewed a public service announcement by the group. The commercial, targeted to younger audiences, shows a young man preparing for a date. The narrator says most victims know their attacker and date rape is often a date that goes wrong.
Date rape is rape.
Know the facts, know the law. James Farren, Randall County Criminal District Attorney, and Rebecca King, 47th District Attorney, attended the press conference to show support for those who support assault victims. Farren said the statistics are telling, but not the main point. It was one too many. Your comments will be sent to the newsroom .