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... Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Rape is any sexual activity involving a person who does not or cannot consent. Anyone can be a victim of rape. ... By educating people about rape, it can help prevent many rapes in the future.
What exactly is rape? In most states, rape is defined as sexual contact achieved: without consent, with use of physical force, coercion, deception, threat and/or the victim is: mentally incapacitated or impaired, physically impaired due to alcohol or drugs or asleep or unconscious. ... Seek medical attention at your local emergency room, even if you do intend to report the rape. ... Most common are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Rape Trauma Syndrome, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, depression, eating disorders, self injury, and thoughts of suicide. ...
Rape is one of the most underreported crimes, especially in the case of date rapes.
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