In the U.S. about one in three girls and one in five boys is assaulted as a child. And about one in three women and one in eight men is raped after turning eighteen. Those most likely to be raped are those people who have less power in society, such as people who are disabled, non-white, female, new to the school or community, and so on. A rapist can be anyone. Most rapists do not look or act crazy, scary or strange.
Most rapes happen between people of the same race.
Only the person doing the assaulting is to blame. Trust your ideas about how to get out of a situation that feels dangerous or uncomfortable. If you feel in danger, it is okay to do things that might seem rude or embarrassing. You do not deserve to be abused. If someone is following you, cross the street or walk faster, if possible, or go to a place such as a store where other people are around.