Just recently a rapist moved near my home, so I thought it would be a good idea for me to learn how to keep my children and myself safe and to share this information with others as well.
Find out if there is a sex offender living in your area
National Sex Offender Public Registry
No rape prevention strategy is foolproof. But you can avoid making yourself an easy victim by taking the following precautions.
Protect yourself against rape
"Every woman is a potential rape victim. Rapists tend to look for women who are more likely to be easy victims. But there are things women can do to protect themselves and reduce the risk." — Andrea Parrot, rape expert
The Oprah Winfrey Show How to Protect yourself
Every woman, no matter where you live or who you are, is at risk. Thousands of rapists remain free and continue to attack because their victims don't report the rapes. Just as author Andrea Parrot says, "Victims don't ever deserve the crimes committed against them." Victims are also instrumental in preventing numbers like these from growing.
Rape Facts
Rape and sexual assault are widespread problems. The use of psychoactive drugs makes a dangerous situation even more dangerous.
Protecting yourself from date rape
There are many misconceptions about sexual offenses, sexual offense victims, and sex offenders in our society. Much has been learned about these behaviors and populations in the past decade and this information is being used to develop more effective criminal justice interventions throughout the country. This document serves to inform citizens, policy makers, and practitioners about sex offenders and their victims, addressing the facts that underlie common assumptions both true and false in this rapidly evolving field.
Myths and facts about sex offenders
Rape is a violent crime, an invasion, a frightening experience. Rape affects all women, no matter what their age, race or economic status. All women are potential victims of sexual assault.
More Rape Prevention
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What to do if you have been Raped
Find a counseling Center in your area
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I have hung the picture of the rapist who moved in on my refrigerator, though my kids know to stay away from strangers I have made it clear they stay further away from this man. They aren't even allowed to go down his street.
