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What every teen needs to know about sexual assault

Every year 1 to 1.5 million girls are raped in the U.S.
Boys can be victims too.
Only 5% of teenagers ever report the rape.
Sexual assault is any sexual activity forced upon you against your will.
Rape involves penetration, however slight, that is forced upon you.
68% of sexual assualts are committed by someone the survivor knows.
Rape occurs most often in the survivor's home, perpetrator's home or car.
Verbal pressure is the most common type of force reported by victims.
Teen sexual assault occurs primarily within the context of a "date".
Most rapists are about the same age and have a similar background as their victims.
Rapists come from all socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
Primary motivation for rape is to CONTROL, OVERPOWER, and HUMILIATE someone.

Safety tips on dating...

Always have an alternative plan to get home and carry some emergency money with you.
It's your body! No one has the right to force you to do anything you do not want to do.
Be assertive and act immediately if your limits are reached.
Be suspicious of anyone who doesn't listen to you when you say "NO" to anything, or who tries to talk you into doing something you don't want to do.
Communicate sexual limits to your date. Give clear messages, both verbal and nonverbal about what you don't want on this date.
Avoid secluded places as they may make you more vulnerable.
When dating someone new, go in groups a few times. Use the "buddy system" whenever possible. Watch out for your friends at parties or public places.
Make sure someone knows where you are and when you will be home.
Don't hitchhike or take rides from any person that you don't know that well.
No matter how much money someone spends on you, you never owe anyone sex!
Trust your inner "gut" feelings. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, LEAVE!
Remember alcohol and drugs make you more vulnerable and are often related to date rape.

If you, or someone you know is sexually assaulted, contact Project Sister.

24 Hour Hotline
7 days/week

(909) 626-HELP
or
(626) 966-4155

Confidential, Bilingual (English/Spanish)