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Here is a number for you: 354,670. That is the number of women that were raped in 1995 (RAINN 1). That is equivalent of one woman being raped every two minutes (RAINN 1). "In the last two years, more than 787,000 women were the victim of a rape crime or sexual assault" (RAINN 1). And one more statistic that might catch your attention is that only 37% of rapes are reported to the authorities (RAINN 2). Fortunately, there are ways to dramatically reduce these numbers. For starters women need to know what constitutes rape. Second women need to know how to prevent rape before it starts, and lastly women need to know what to do if they are raped. According to the book Our Bodies Our Selves, rape is defined as "...any kind of sexual activity committed against a woman's will" (Avery 135). When a person says the word "rape", people automatically think of a stranger jumping out of the bushes or chasing you down an a dark ally. But, the most common form of rape is called acquaintance !rape or date rape. Acquaintance rape is defined as "forced, manipulated or coerced sexual contact by someone you know" (gopher.uchicago 1). Acquaintance rape can occur by "someone you have just met, or dated a few times, or even with someone to whom you ar
1) Avery, Byllye and Rodriguez-Trias, Helen and Steinem, Gloria. 1992. Our Bodies Our Selves. 2) http://www.gopher.uchicago.edu/70/00/ustudent/sexab/AcquaintanceRape/whatis 1. Keep windows and doors locked always. It is very important that you do not shower or clean yourself off after being raped until you have got medical attention. You may possibly have evidence such as hair, semen, or blood from your attacker on your body, clothes, or hair. If you take a shower or clean yourself off then you have literally washed all the evidence down the drain. Finally if you have been raped you can find comfort in counselling. There are many organizations that can help you get though the tough times that may follow. Women go though the Rape Trauma Syndrome and it is very difficult to deal with on their own. One organization that helps women deal with rape is the Rape, Assault, and Incest National Network (RAINN). They have a toll free number and will connect you to a shelter/counselling center in your area free of charge. 6) RAINN http://feminist.com/rainn.htm Finally when you are in your home you should use the following precautions. 4. Consider whether you want to file charges with the police
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