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Understanding and Preventing Date Rape: Awareness, Signs, and Safety Tips

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Date rape is a serious issue, often involving someone the victim knows, such as a partner or friend. Shockingly, 75% of sexual assaults are committed by acquaintances, with 50% occurring on dates. Many victims remain silent, with one-third not discussing their experience and over 90% not reporting it to authorities. Factors like poor communication, alcohol, and misconceptions contribute to this crime. Learn about the signs of potential danger, how to stay safe on dates, and why open discussions about sexual expectations are vital.

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Understanding and Preventing Date Rape: Awareness, Signs, and Safety Tips

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  1. Dating/Relationship Violence Health Mrs. Wagner

  2. Date Rape • Unwanted, forced sexual intercourse with someone the victim knows ( family member, co-worker, boyfriend, etc.) • One of the least reported crimes • Reasons: Someone they know – crime? • Most often occurs in the college environment

  3. Statistics • 75% of all sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows • 50% will happen on an actual date • 82,000 rapes reported each year • 1/3 of women don’t discuss the rape with anyone and over 90% didn’t report it to the police • 1 in 12 college men admit to sexually abusing women, but do not see themselves as rapists

  4. Causes • Poor communication – victim may agree to be alone with person, but not agree to sexual intercourse • Wrong ideas • Alcohol/drug use ( 75% of rapists drink or take drugs before committing the crime) • Owed to them – paid for dinner, agreed and changed mind, met her at a bar, dressed provocatively, been with her before, etc.

  5. Signs • Hostility toward women • Misconceptions about women and their needs • Domineering personality • Unrealistic views of women • Men do not have the right to pressure or force a woman to have sex AND • Women have a responsibility to talk openly about sexual expectations. (Be Assertive)

  6. Be Safe • Go somewhere public • Find out information about the person • Provide your own transportation • Have cell phone and own money • Watch your drinks • Rohypnol – no taste, no smell, no color – 15 – 20 minutes before it works – causes amnesia • GHB – (Date Rape Drug) – salty taste • Let roommate/friend know • Don’t change plans • Open own drinks – don’t leave lying around

  7. Relationships • Signs of problems - Physical abuse – get out – will escalate - Alcohol/drugs – affect judgment, moods, fear - Fights get personal (attacking each other) - Cheating - Jealousy = lack of trust - No boundaries - “No” is ignored - Starts rumors - Makes threats

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