I am developing a sense of being at ease with the subject of my assault. The first step in changing your situation is to know the facts. Sexual assaults are acts of violence committed primarily out of a need for power and control. The perpetrator may need to feel powerful by controlling, dominating or humiliating his or her victim. Sex is used as the weapon.
Victims often feel that they have no choice but to go along with their attacker.
They are coerced, manipulated and forced to participate in unwanted sexual activity. Many victims fear loss of life if they do not submit. If you submit, it does not mean that you consented . Victims are never responsible for their sexual assault. The victim needs to place the responsibility for that assault on the individual who chose to attack them.