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Date rape is a topic that few people are truly comfortable discussing. Here are some things you should remember about date and acquaintance rape. . . .whether you are male or female.
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Date rape is a power trip. |
| Rapists aren't always strangers, they can be
friends, relatives, classmates or someone you just met. |
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| Date rape is about power, control and anger--not romance and passion. | |
| When someone you know--a date, boyfriend or
casual friend--forces you to have sex, it's still rape. |
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| Date rape is serious crime. Sexual activity in the absence of a verbal, current "yes", may result in a felony conviction and require the offender to register as a predatory offender. |
Read about some steps you can take to help put your life back together if you have been the victim of date rape.
Learn about precautions to reduce the likelihood of being victimized during a dating relationship.
Rohypnol and GHB are often referred to as date rape drugs. Read the facts and protect yourself.
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