One out of four women will be raped sometime during her lifetime. Over 80 percent of all sexual assaults are committed by an acquaintance of the victim , but almost half of these victims tell no one about the rape. Nationally, rape is the most under-reported crime. Women ages 16-25 are three times more likely to be raped than women in any other age group.
Rape is a violent and criminal act.
It doesn't matter where it is committed or if the assailant is known to the victim. It is often difficult to tell just by looking at someone if he is a rapist. He may be a stranger or someone you know and trust. He may even be a family member. Myth Any woman who agrees to be alone with a man deserves to get raped.