Facts About Rape And Sexual Abuse

There are a lot of myths about rape and sexual assault and media reporting is often very distorted. You should remember:

• When a person is raped or sexually abused it was not her or his fault.
• Research shows, the common tendency to blame victims comes from
  the fear that any one of us can be hurt.
• Rape is an act of violence and cruelty, which knows no cultural, ethnic,
  racial, age, or gender boundaries.
• Most people know their offender. He or she may be a partner, relative,
  friend, or work colleague.
• Most rapes are planned.
• "Sexy" clothing does not provoke rape. Neither does age nor
  attractiveness.