Research shows that over 80% of rapists are known to the victim he may be a friend, a workmate, relative or partner. It is likely that an even greater proportion of the unreported rapes involve people who are known to each other. Very often the relationship is a close one such as marriage or family. So-called stranger attacks do happen but the vast majority of reported rapes involve a victim and offender who are known to each other in some way. Rape involves someone having sex with you without your consent and contrary to popular belief most victims are overcome by the fear of violence rather than it’s actual use. Myth – ‘Classic’ rape is committed by a stranger lurking in an alleyway with a knife.įact – All rape is serious and there is no such thing as ‘real rape’ or ‘classic rape’. The vast majority of rapes are carefully planned. Rape is a crime of violence, control, degradation and intimidation. Myth – Rape is a crime of sexual needs or uncontrollable urges.įact – People can, and do, control their sexual urges. Rapists are ordinary people, many are highly respected members of the community and in 1980 in England and Wales, only 2% of convicted rapists were considered to be in need of psychiatric treatment. It is difficult for someone to call this person a rapist because they will feel disbelief about what happened and also feel that they won’t be believed by others.
The reality is that rapists are ‘normal’ men: husbands, partners, neighbours, work colleagues etc. There are stereotypes of rapists as people who are unable to lead normal lives. Myth – Those who rape are sick or not normal.įact – It is rare for rapists to be diagnosed with a mental illness.
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