http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rape defines rape as "any act of sexual intercourse that is forced upon a person." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_violence describes "Sexual violence has a profound impact on physical and mental health. As well as causing physical injury, it is associated with an increased risk of a range of sexual and reproductive health problems, with both immediate and long-term consequences."
I myself have never been a victim of such violence and hope that i never will. But i do realize that this is a problem in the world we live in today and i hope that people have outlets and know how to get the proper help if they are victims. Sexual abuse is very serious and cannot be taken lightly. Most people have a visual image of a rapist being a creepy person dressed in all black, but what most do not know is that rapists are usually people that you know. You must always be conscience at all time of your surroundings and the people you keep company with.
What do i think of rape? I think it is a cowardly act to obtain a sexual favor that you do not deserve. I believe that most people who rape others do not have respect for themselves. It hard to understand the motivation for a rape. Usually those who prey on other that are weaker that them have low self esteem and low self confidence. I think we all should lend a hand in promoted a rape free community. We also need hot lines and programs for those who have committed rapes to help them get back on the right track in life.
Posters such as the one found in your upper right hand corner can help with rape awareness. Find more at http://www.allposters.com/-sp/How-to-Stop-Posters_i838357_.htm
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