Shame, fear of revenge or rejection, and the trauma of a court trial are common reasons for failure to report a sexual offense. Rape is most often motivated by extreme anger toward the victim or a need to overpower the victim. The motive is rarely sexual and violence is not always involved. Forced sex is intended to abuse, humiliate, and dehumanize the victim. Fifty percent of all rapists are under the age of 25 and most rapists average ten rapes before they are caught .
Studies indicate that rape occurs most frequently with someone the victim already knows.
Drug and alcohol abuse are frequently related to sexual offenses. That's why it's important to get these rapists off the street and put in jail. If a person raped you, you may not be the last victim. By reporting the incident to the police, you may prevent the rapist from hurting another person, or coming back to hurt you again. The important thing though is to do what you feel is right for you.