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. No one is totally safe from this crime. Rape is the forcing of sexual acts on a person. Women are often the victim of men. Men can also be the victim of women in rape.
Rape can be a random act between strangers.
All of these are a crime. You will find out about these in your Community Activity and Personal Assessment. The Internet is loaded with articles about all types of rape considering both the victim and rapist concerns. Do further reading in your Look It Up lesson. Child Abuse is physical or emotional treatment of a child that is harmful to them.