I Never Called It Rape. Spousal rape is often more violent and repetitive than other rape, and it is less likely to be reported. Women who are raped by men they know are less likely to report the crime to the police than women who are raped by strangers. Police officers are more likely to take a formal report if the offender was a stranger rather than a domestic partner, relative, or acquaintance. Women are more likely to report acts of violence if they sustain an injury.
Rape remains the most underreported violent crime in the United States.
In the United States, a rape is reported every six minutes. However, the FBI estimates that the actual number of sexual assaults committed could be as much as 10 times higher than those actually reported to law enforcement. Half of the defendants in reported sexual assault cases are released prior to trial. Every survivor of sexual assault reacts differently. Listen actively and openly.