What is rape?
The word "rape" is often associated with a violent assault by a stranger, but the fact is that in most cases the attacker is someone who the victim knows and may even trust such as a friend, partner or someone from school/college/work.
Anyone who has been pressured to have sex without giving their consent has been raped. Find out more about the issue, have your say and seek help here.
If you could see youself
- If you could see yourself, would you see rape?
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myths about rape
Myth: Alcohol and drugs turn people into rapists
fact: Drugs and alcohol are never the cause of rape or sexual assault. It is the attacker who is committing the crime not the drugs and/or alcohol.
Myth: When it comes to sex girls say 'no' but they really mean 'yes'
fact: It's simple - If two people want to have sex with each other it should be something that they both agree and consent to.
Myth: Rape is only rape if someone gets physically forced
fact: This is not true. Rapists often use many emotional pressure and manipulative techniques to intimidate and coerce their victims rather than physical force.
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