At the Center for Victims of Violent Crime, experts say most rapes have little to do with sexuality but a lot to do with power and control. A desire to demonstrate they are stronger, more in command, has control over a relationship or contact or part of their lives. The center's executive director Nancy Wells says there's no real profile of a rapist, but in most cases she says the perpetrator has a lack of self-confidence. She says date rapes can be cyclical, most often when college is in session. But as far as random acts, many like we've seen here in Pittsburgh lately, there's no rhyme or reason when the numbers go up.
Experts say rapists are most often repeat offenders and two-thirds of all rapes go unreported.
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