Overview When most people think of rape, they visualize an unknown lunatic violently dragging a defenseless person into a dark alley. This is a very inaccurate portrayal.
Acquaintance rape is a sexual assault by an individual known to the victim.
Many of these rapes are violent, and all are coercive in nature. The perpetrators of acquaintance rape do not fit an easily recognized profile. While most victims of acquaintance rape are female, males can also be the victims of this type of sexual assault. Victims of acquaintance rape come from every socio-economic, cultural, religious and racial background. On the contrary, victims of acquaintance rape are victims of violence and domination.