She realized she had been date raped. She had done nothing wrong. Dating is a way to get to know someone and perhaps fall in love. Everybody does it. Tragically, a rite of passage that people anticipate and enjoy can turn into a nightmare for many girls and women.
Date rape is a sexual expression of violence.
Date rape victims feel dirty, used, guilty and humiliated. This young woman did exactly what she should have done after being raped. She got help immediately by calling the police and going to an emergency room. In such circumstances, a sexual assault nurse examiner, a specially trained professional, will collect evidence, address physical injuries, test for exposure to sexually transmitted diseases and help with pregnancy prevention. The nurse normally will call a rape crisis advocate to be there to support the victim and her loved ones.