Very generally speaking, it is also men who are the rapists, and they need to learn to take responsibility for their actions. The justice system needs to make changes that place the assailant, not the victim on trial. Society needs to reject the misogynism that is present in the media and is ingrained in our families, schools, and government. We need to reject rape-glorifying entertainment and jokes. We all need to take responsibility for rape and sexual abuse.
Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States.
About 10 times more rapes are committed than are reported. Rape is one of the most underreported crimes, especially in the case of date and acquaintance rape. Because of this, actual numbers can be assumed to be higher than available figures. 1 in 4 women aged 18-24 will be raped. 1 in 6 men will be raped or sexually abused in their lifetime.