MYTHS ABOUT RAPE

Sexual Assault is not sex.
It is a crime which is all about dominating
the victim. It is assault. It is a crime.
Rape is not the fault of a victim.
regardless of the victims actions.
Here are a few Myths associated
with sexual assault:
Myths About Sexual Assault
Myth: Rape is a sexual crime.
False - Sexual assault is a violent assault acted
out in a sexual way.
Myth: The victims "ask for it" by their dress.
False - No one "asks" to be assaulted. In addition,
when most attackers decide to assault someone,
how they are dressed is of little consequence.
Myth: Sex crimes are crimes of passion or desire.
False - Sex crime is a crime of violence, anger
and power not passion.
Myth: Sexual offenders commit these crimes
because they never have sex.
False - Many sex offenders are married and
engage in normal sexual relations with their
partners. The reason they sexually assault their
victims is because they get gratification from
intimidating, humiliating and degrading their victims.
Myth: It's easy to spot a sex offender. They are
creepy and have shifty eyes
False - Sex offenders come from all walks of life
and ethnic backgrounds, sex, and age.
Do not let your guard down on first impressions.
Myth: Women claim rape to get even with men.
False - Although it may happen on rare occasions,
false rape charges are on the least reported crimes,
nationwide.
Myth: The victims secretly want to be raped.
False - Fear of ones life, or disfigurement to
oneself or a loved one can immobilize anyone.
Always remember, the goal is to survive the attack.

Source: New York City Detective Bureau