On-Campus Resources University Weapons Policy Safety Measures Home Rape occurs when someone forces another person to have sexual intercourse of any kind.
Rape can occur between opposite or same sex persons.
In the case of acquaintance rape, the rapist and the victim know each other. Rape or forced sex can occur as part of an ongoing intimate relationship, even when most of the time the sex is not forced. Whatever the relationship, rape is always a crime. In cases of rape and sexual assault, alcohol often plays a role. Drinking alcohol reduces four skills that can protect you.