Rape And Sexual Assault And Rape

This portrait talks about the commonly known "date rape" drug. This portrait also tells us the awareness of GHB which contains chemicals in which predators use in order to rape victims like Patricia White.

Every part of our research statement has been defined now, and the purpose of defining each aspect ourselves was to not be over or under inclusive. The reason we have narrowed down the definition of sexual assault to just forced intercourse is because among a crime that is not often reported, rape is the aspect that females will most commonly report to authorities. We chose seventeen as our minimum age because it is the legal age of consent in Texas, and any female older than seventeen is also at risk of being raped on a campus. It may seem over inclusive to add every age over seventeen, but all sexual assault crimes, regardless of age, are reported in the Clery Act. Just studying females is important because they are the most likely population to be victims of sexual assault. Finally, public campuses are the only Universities we are using because data is more readily available and representative of actual crime rates.

When you’ve had one, you call for two, and then you don’t care what you do” (Ade, 12). Date rape is a growing problem in the community but by educating people on drugs used for rape, the effects, and treatment will help make the dating world a safer place.

Date rape is a serious offense and should be not taken lightly. The National Crime Victimization Survey and the Uniform Crime Reporting provides statistics on this offense. There are also strengths and weaknesses in both tools, but they are both valuable tools. To understand date rape, it is important to know the definition, and how date rape is distinguished between stranger rape, statutory rape, and spousal rape. It’s also important to understand the drugs that are used for date rape and how they are used. The relationship between the offender and the victim can also provide a better understanding of date rape. Finally I will provide my position on this issue and how

“Nonconsensual sexual contact involving drugs and alcohol constitute a significant percentage of the incidents” (AAU). Gamma Hydroxybutyrate(GHB) or Rohypnol are the best-known date rape drugs. Most women don’t report the assault or rape because they don’t think that their claim is reliable since they were drinking and have no remembrance of what occurred to them. Club drugs are also common date rape drugs for college students that party a lot. Ecstasy and Methamphetamines are the most frequent and familiarized drugs associated with date rape in clubs and/or around campus parties. “A 2006 study funded by the National Institute of Justice found that of the estimated 100,000 sexual assaults reported in the United States each year, about 62 percent were “drug-facilitated” and 5 percent of victims were given date-rape drugs” (INVW). When asking women about the assaults and getting drugged most wouldn’t be able to understand what happened or they don’t realize it in time to get tested. “GHB is also a sexual stimulant, so perpetrators will often later say that the woman accusing them of assault is the one who initiated the sexual encounter. Later, the woman may not be able to piece together what happened to her in time to get herself tested” (INVW). This is not the only traumatizing thing these people dealt with while being in

The Centers for Disease control reports that one out of every five women will be sexually assaulted or raped during their lifetime with most victims being girls or younger women. According to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (https://www.rainn.org) which calls itself “the nation 's largest anti-sexual assault organization,” nine out of ten rape victims are women and there are more than 237,000 victims of sexual assault in the U.S. every year, with a reporting rate of only 40 percent. Eighty percent of victims are under 30. Two-thirds of all the reported assaults are by someone known to the victim and only 3 percent of rapists get any jail time. The effects of rape are long lasting and have public health and social welfare consequences. According to RAINN, victims of sexual assault have higher rates of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and drug and alcohol abuse than the general population. Rape is a personal issue because of the trauma it induces in its

Rape according to “A Natural History of Rape”, is defined as, “an event that occurred without the woman’s consent, involving the use of force or threat of force, and involved sexual penetration of the victim's vagina, mouth or rectum.” Rape has been around for ages, it has been seen in different cultures around the world (religious and nonreligious). However, here in America “forced sex” with a familiar face for example, a friend or boyfriend was not considered rape until the 1850s (Dockerman). Despite that, rape or “forced sex” has evolved and now there are different types of drugs that facilitate the crime (Dockerman). In the article, “Drug-Facilitated Date Rape”, it is said that, “drug-facilitated rape is most commonly linked to the surreptitious

The experiment tests the knowledge behind date rape among college females. 651 undergraduate females, all different ages, were asked to fill out a questionnaire. This questionnaire asked about the knowledge of these topics: date rape awareness, health effects of date rape, perceptions of date rape, prevalence of date rape, and date rape victims. Each topic was made into a table to show the results of the number of women out of the 651 as well as a percentage. The results suggested that the women have a non-tolerant attitude towards rape. Each table brings up very good points and strengthens the claim that college date rape is a problem and that college students need education on date rape. These women know other women who have experienced date rape and have heard their stories. The women surveyed could be potential date rape victims. Further education on date rape can consist of, what the consequences are health wise of date rape and what to do if ever found in a situation of date rape. This experiment implies that males are the perpetrators of date rape and females are the victims. The result of the experiment is that college female students need to educate themselves on date rape in college to better prevent themselves from becoming a victim. The source’s conclusion was that with proper education

It explains the difference between the them. It states that sexual assault is a general term that includes any forced or unwanted touching of any intimate part of the body. Rape is said to be a specific type of sexual assault, involves any forced, manipulated, or coerced penetration. It explains how they are different. An gives statistics on how many people were sexually assaulted and/or raped that year.

The different theories of the causes appear to be controversial among the society. For example, some can be of prejudicial, stereotypical, or false beliefs about sexual violence (Burt 227). Common quotes such as “she was asking for it by wearing that short skirt” or “boys will be boys” tend to make the situation lessen in value. Among the variety of reasons that lead to an assault is the “date rape drug”. The “Date Rape drug” is a very popular drug on college campuses that can put the victim in a vulnerable state. It is used as an easy way to manipulate the victims due to the excessive amount of experimenting with alcohol that may occur. To help lessen these chances, young adults should be educated about the risk that can come with participating in certain activities. College campuses should also act to help prevent assaults and assist those victims. Colleges should provide and staff centers and resources that students may report to when they are in a situation like this. One resource that colleges may overlook is a rape whistle. While counterarguments may claim that students could take advantage and not be mature while having one in their possession, it is an effective way to help a student while in a bad situation. “Only 20% of female student victims, age 18-24, report to law enforcement” (DOJ). Most students do not feel comfortable when such a traumatic event happens to them because they fear that no one will believe them

The endless news stories regarding sexual assaults on college campuses reinforce that there is a lack of safety among students and support towards the victims. One reason that sexual assault rates remain high is because many schools are in denial that there is an issue. The molestations are unwanted and forced upon by an individual or group. The most common form of sexual assault is rape. The attacks can occur at any time of the day, but a majority of sexual assaults take place at parties, where alcohol and drugs are involved. Predators may take advantage of a person through date rape drugs or peer pressure that can lead to alcohol blackouts. Statistics say that every 2 minutes an American is being sexually assaulted. This issue has been around for decades and laws have been implemented. Unfortunately, there are an average of 288,820 victims each year

Forms of sexual assault may include: unwanted sexual touching or fondling, forcing the victim to perform sexual acts such as forced oral sex or penetration the victim’s body. Seven out of tens times the victim that was sexual assaulted knew the abuser. This could be a family member, friend, or even a co-worker(Sexual Assault, n.d.). Date rape is very common, this is a form of acquaintance rape. This is very common to happen at a party, and most of the time the persons that commits the act typically knows the person they raped. A lot of the times the person who was raped doesn’t want to come forward because they knew the person who raped them. They might blame themselves for being raped who be scared the person they knew who raped them might come after them. There are ways to prevent date rape such as avoiding secluded areas with someone you just met or are in early stages of a relationship, avoid spending any time with someone you makes you feel uncomfortable, stay sober, don’t be a victim of peer pressure, and go out with people you trust. About fifty-four percent of sexual assault victims are from the ages of eighteen to thirty-four ( Thinking of Ways to Help?,

I choose this topic because sexual assault is one of the most offensive crimes committed in our society. Not only is it a threat to the community, but it has a physically and psychologically effect on the victim in many ways. For the last couple of decades, sexual assault, rape, and child molestation has become the focal point of public concerns today. According to a 1993 National Crime Victimization Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, about 500,000 rapes or sexual assaults occur each year (Statistics, March 2010). The Department of Justice states that, “rape crimes have risen nearly three times as fast as the total crime rate”, although other studies have shown statistics that are in

     Sexual assault is a term that is used interchangeably with the word rape. The decision on whether or not to use the term rape or sexual assault is made by a state’s jurisdiction. Sexual assault is more readily used in an attempt to be more gender neutral (National Victim Center). Sexual assault can be most easily described as forced or unconsentual sexual intercourse. The individual that is performing these acts on the victim may either be a stranger or an acquaintance. In 1994, 64.2 percent of all rapes were committed by someone the offender had previously known (Ringel, 1997). Regardless, this type of crime can have extreme effects on the victim.

Sexual assault and rape are on-going issues plaguing college campuses all across the nation. In part, I believe this is due to a lack of education on what sexual assault actually is. All too often, victims are leaving these situations feeling confused about something that they will forever deem "a weird night". It often isn't until much later that they realize what happened to them was a violation of their body and of their rights.