Sexual Assault

Rape - A terrible crime

There are many situations where perpetrators don't feel their behavior has broken the law, but according to the victim, the story is different.

Thoughts and ideas like:

• She really wanted it.

• Girls say no when they really mean yes

• She wouldn't have gone out if she hadn't intended to have sex

• I deserved something for buying the dinner, flowers or movie

• She wanted it but just didn't want to admit it

These are ALL misconceptions about rape

When a woman says no, the answer is NO!

VICTIM IS SEVERLY DAMAGED

Rape is a terrible crime of violence against women. This appalling and destructive violation leaves the victim severely damaged. Sometimes she is physically damaged, more often emotionally. Anger, fear, guilt, disgust and loss of self-esteem will afflict her.

Survivors know it as a major crime against women worldwide. Its victims are much more likely to know (and trust) the perpetrator involved and are likely to be in the 15-25 age bracket. The effects are long term and can leave a victim's life torn apart.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a common problem. The crime affects not only the primary victim, but spreads to include significant others, friends and can even impact distant family members. The devastation for the victim can be far reaching and the conviction rate is poor because not all rapes are reported.

Use the drop down menu or these links below 

• What to do if you are raped
  
• Helping a Friend
  
• Pregnancy as a result of rape
  
• Abortion doesn't help
• Choosing Life
• The crime of incest
• Towards Healing
• Abortion Experience
• Personal Stories