Teens - Date/Acquaintance Rape

I said no. Why didn't he listen to me? I wanted him to kiss me, but I didn't want to have sex with him.. It can't be called rape if I went willing out to supper with him. My friend said that it's my own fault for going out with him, that's what kind of guy he is. He said I owed him being that he paid for dinner.

If any of these statements sound familiar, and if you've said these things to yourself, click on the following links to learn more:

What To Do If You Are Raped

The Impact of Sexual Assault

Acquaintance Rape Information Sheet

It's More Than Stranger Rape

Q & A on Sexual Assault

How To Help A Friend

Myths and Facts About Sexual Assault

Red Flags For Potential Rape and Violence

Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct Laws

Steps In The Prosecution of Sexual Assault Cases

Healing Process

Women's Medical Concern

 

Resources: Websites & Toll-free numbers.

9 - 1 - 1
Hands of Hope Resource Center: 1-800-296-1657 or 1-888-732-2319
Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-866-223-1111
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE

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