One in four women will become a victim of rape in their lifetime. Over one half the rapes that occur are committed by someone the victim knows. Only 1 in 10 rapes that occur are reported.
Rape is defined as any forced sexual intercourse.
Rape is not a sexual act, it is a violent assault used to express the need for power and control. Most rapes are not random acts, rapists choose their victims. Rape happens all around us and you could become a victim. How well you communicate your wishes relates directly to how well you feel about yourself. If you consider your response to an assault beforehand, you may be able to implement your plan fast enough to save your life.