We have all read about the extremely high incidence of rape being committed in our community. These crimes are a highly traumatic, personal violation of the victim and the victim experiences a wide gamut of fear, anger, guilt and shame. Society has created these myths in order to feel safe. If I don't wear this, if I don't do that, if I don't go there, I will not be raped. Victims range in age from infants to people in their nineties.
Victims are male or female from every racial, ethnic, religious, economic and social background.
Victims are attacked in their homes, working in offices or stores, walking to or from their cars, waiting for or exiting buses, out on dates, hanging out with trusted friends, walking to or from school, ANY situation where a predator can take advantage. People also seem to believe strongly that without some cooperation from the victim, there can be no rape. The fact is that rapists are willing to use all the force necessary to accomplish penetration. Many victims do not resist because they fear for their lives. Submission to save your life or avoid bodily harm is not the same as cooperation.