Rape
What is rape? forced, unwanted sexual inter course Can also be called sexual assault Can happen to both men and women of any age about power, not sex uses actual force or violence to control another human being Some use drugs to take away a person’s ability to fight
What is rape? Cont. known as first degree sexual assault in some states Generally non-consensual intercourse that is committed by physical force and threat of injury
Statutory Rape Non-forcible intercourse who is younger than the statutory age of consent Ages vary from state to state Many states don’t use this term- called rape, unlawful sex penetration, and other titles
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Few More Rape Facts 20% of teenage girls have been physically and/or sexually abused Hard to help teenage victims who’ve been raped Sexually abused girls more likely to have sex before 15, use drugs, or alcohol prior to sex, not use a condom (higher risk for AIDS)
What We Think the Rape Law Should Be 25 years in prison Parole for life Not allowed to have children