Crime

Myths Versus Facts

Myth: Rape is caused by the rapist’s uncontrollable sexual urge.

Myth: The victim must have “asked for it” by being seductive,
careless, drunk, high, etc.

Myth: Most rapists are strangers to their victims.

Myth: Women lie about sexual assault to save their reputations
or to get revenge on a partner that has left them.

Myth: If victims didn’t drink, they wouldn’t be sexually assaulted.

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