Rape
1. Drinks excessively.
2. Talks derogatorily about women- sees women as objects,
3.What women value is unimportant.
4. Controlling and aggressive.
Rape Myths
1. The rapist is a stranger.
80-85% of victims know the rapist.
2. The victim is to
blame because she was wearing sexy clothing.
NO victim is to
blame.
3.Because she was drunk, because of her behaviour.
NO victim is to
blame.
3. Rape is an act of sex.
NO, it is an act of
violence.
4. She wanted it, enjoyed it.
WRONG
What to do
if your friend is raped
1. Don't ask questions, just listen.
2.
Believe your friends.
3.Help your friend get medical attention for any of the
following: injuries, possible pregnancy, possible STD's and for evidence.
4.
Help your friend if she wants to report the rape.
5. Help your friend get a
professional counselor.
What to do in a possible rape
situation
1. Trust intuition.
2. Stay calm.
3. Respond
immediately, say NO strongly.
4. Assess situation- Is it safe to escape? What
are your resources?
Then, if it is safe you can: fight back physically, make
a scene (faint, lie, intimidate).
What to do if you are
raped
1. Go to a friend.
2. Go to a hospital.
3. Think about
saving evidence.
4. Perhaps report the rape to police.
5. Perhaps press
charges.
6. Get counseling help.