It is forced sexual activity by a friend or
acquaintance against your will.
It is a violation of you, your body, and your trust.
It is an act of violence and it is a crime.
Anyone can be a victim.
Over 70% of all rapes occur in the victims home
or the home of the perpetrator.
Nearly 80% of all victims know the rapist. They
were friends, neighbors, acquaintances, fellow students…
The victim is never to blame. Rape is not a
sexual issue, it is about power and control.
The acquaintance rapist is
someone who...
believes that your consent to sexual activity is not
necessary
believes that using force in a sexual relationship is
OK
believes the myth that women say "NO" when
they mean "YES"
violates you personal boundaries without your
permission
disregards your feelings or wants
takes advantage of your trust
REMEMBER THAT
GIVING IN IS NOT CONSENT!!!
Giving in is not something to be ashamed of. The
rapist may threaten you. He/she may be physically violent. He/she may terrify you so that
you cannot respond effectively. Going along with the rapist may be the only smart thing to
do. Giving in may be a survival strategy.
Do not berate yourself that you "let" the
perpetrator rape you. A rape-threatening situation is also a life-threatening situation.
Your only responsibility as a victim is to yourself. You do not need to sustain injury or
death to "prove" you were raped. Stay Alive.
Our contact information is below...
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Standing Together Against Rape,
Inc / star@staralaska.org
Acquaintance Rape
