FAQ: General Questions and Answers

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• What should I do if I or someone I know has been raped?
• Rape is just unwanted sex, isn’t it?
• Can you be raped by someone you know?
• Do women provoke rape by the way they dress or act?
• I was drinking before I was raped, so is it my fault?
• I did not fight back during my assault and the person did not use a weapon; will people blame me?
• Can men be raped?
• Are children and teenagers also victims of sexual assault?
• Can prostitutes be raped?
• Is it a good idea to report to the police?
• Will most people "be over" the rape in a few months?
• I have heard about "date rape drugs." What are they?
• Can you tell if someone is a rapist?
• Do women file false reports of rape?