Rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault are violent crimes committed as forced sexual acts. Most perpetrators of sexual violence are males. Most acts of sexual violence are planned. This means the perpetrator chose someone and manipulated the situation to his advantage, whether days or moments before the attack.
Attackers are the only ones to blame for their violent actions.
TRCC Home Page Return to Top . . . Rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault must be combated by each of us, as individuals, and by our community. Unfortunately, there is no single, guaranteed way of preventing or avoiding rape or sexual assault. Each of us must decide on a personal and community defense strategy to reduce our vulnerability to attack. . . . Plan now what to do in case of an attack, before you are actually in danger.