One in every seven married women will be sexually assaulted by her husband. Reported rape victims have been as old as 96 years and as young as 3 months. These include neighbors, acquaintances, boyfriends, relatives, and spouses. Weapons are used in less than half of all reported rapes. The most common weapon used is a knife.
Rape can happen at any time, at any place, and to anyone.
The DC Rape Crisis Center, a private non-profit agency, maintains a 24 hour hotline and offers individual counseling, support groups, and companion services for the survivors of sexual assault and their families. The Center also provides sexual assault awareness and prevention presentations to audiences of all ages.