| STOP RAPE |
| Being Raped is NOT YOUR Fault |
| If you have been raped... |
| To help prevent rape... |
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| *Every two minutes (the time it takes to brush your teeth) a woman is raped in America. |
| *67% of the time, the victim knows her rapist. |
| *50% of the time the rape occurs in the home of the victim. |
| *Approx. 1 in 4 women in college have been raped. |
| *10 to 14 percent of married women have been raped by their husbands. |
| *Only 1 in 10 rapes are reported to the police. |
| *Get to a safe place as quickly as possible. |
| *Get medical attention as quickly as possible. |
| *If you are seeking to press charges, DO NOT bathe, change clothes, brush your teeth, douche, etc, so the medical examiner can collect evidence. |
| *Seek out local counseling or talk to a helpful hotline worker who is there to listen. -Resource List- |
| *Try not to walk alone. |
| *Walk closer to the curb rather than close to buildings when walking down a street. |
| *Stick to well-lit areas. |
| *Ask for an escort to car garages or bus stops. |
| *Take a self-defense class to learn defense and get-away techniques. |
| * Be aware of your surroundings when walking alone. |