The abuser is another consideration. Why they abuse and what can be done to rehabilitate them are important issues. The impact of this violence on the community, our society, is another consideration. Finally, looking at the resources for help for victims and abusers is important to our study. We will consider some of these issues in this Read and Remember page.
Rape is a violent crime.
It is NOT a crime of passion, as many believe. Sex is not the objective. With this as the motive, it means that everyone has the possibility of being a victim. A person who is low in self esteem, unaware of their surroundings, not very defensive seems like a prime target for a rapist. However, an assertive, alert, aware person is also a likely target because they pose a greater challenge to the rapist and, therefore, a greater sense of power and control when the rape has occurred.