Rape is a violent sexual act committed against a person s will. Rape is not sex. Rape is an expression of power and control in which a person uses a sexual act as a means of violence. Rape victims belong to both sexes, all races and ethnic groups, all economic backgrounds, and all ages.
Acquaintance rape is forced, unwanted sexual contact between a person and a known assailant.
Statistics Rape is the fastest growing violent crime in the United States. In the United States, a woman is raped every 2 minutes. The rate of sexual assault in the United States is the highest of any industrialized nation in the world. 1 in 4 women will be a victim of sexual violence at some point in her lifetime. I Never Called It Rape.