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Facts On Rape
Every Woman
Should Know…
These are the most recent statistics on rape according to The National Sexual Violence Resource Center: Sexual Assault in the United States
- One in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives.
- In the U.S., one in three women and one in six men experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime.
- 51.1% of female victims of rape reported being raped by an intimate partner and 40.8% by an acquaintance 52.4% of male victims report being raped by an acquaintance and 15.1% by a stranger. Almost half (49.5%) of multiracial women and over 45% of American Indian/Alaska Native women were subjected to some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime )
- 91% of victims of rape and sexual assault are female, and nine percent are male. In eight out of 10 cases of rape, the victim knew the perpetrator.
- Eight percent of rapes occur while the victim is at work.
Things To Know…
- Remember that a person who is raped is the victim and is not at fault in this violent crime. Here are some common-sense tips that can help keep you from being a victim.
- Trust your instincts. If a situation or place makes you feel uneasy, move quickly.
- Make sure all the doors in your home or apartment have dead-bolt locks and use them. Install a peephole in the door and keep entrances well lighted. Be careful who you open your door to.
- Be wary of isolated spots – laundry rooms, underground garages and parking lots after business hours. Always walk with a friend or security guard, especially when you stay at hotels.
- If you come home and see a door window open or broken, don’t go in. Call the police.
- Avoid walking or jogging alone, especially at night. Stay in well-traveled, well-lit areas.
- If you think you’re being followed, change direction and head for open stores, restaurants, theaters or an occupied house, or the street. Flag down a car if you have to.
There is no one right or wrong answer in handling a rape attempt. How you decide to react depends on your physical and emotional capacities.
- Keep the following tactics in mind:
- Make noise to discourage your attacker. Try to escape.
- Talk, stall for time, and constantly reassess your options.
- The presence of a weapon may mean you have to submit in order to survive. This is your choice.
- If you decide to fight back, strike hard, strike fast and get away. Target the eyes, groin or knee.
- If you are victimized, report it to the police and seek help from a local rape crisis center or hospital asap.