Date Rape

Date Rape

"Rape is recognized to be the most under-reported of all crimes, and date rape is among the least reported, least believed, and most difficult to prosecute, second only to spouse rape", stated an article written by Ellen Sweet concerning the subject of Date Rape. With new drugs and pressure from the media to be more sexually attractive, date rape is becoming more and more of a problem. Since this problem is not spoken of as often as any other type of rape, many men and woman are getting off from being prosecuted legally in front of a judge and jury because of their crime. While men should be held responsible for their own behavior, there are a few ways women can protect themselves against date rape. Women can take precautions, be prepared, and watch for signs on the date to better protect themselves from an attack.

Before a girl decides to go on a date with some boy, she must first take some precautions that will better help protect her from harm. First, she must try not to date a boy alone, but in a group setting, so she always has someone close to her side that will help enforce what she says. Secondly, if she decides to go through with the date, it is recommended that she not allow the boy to pick her up at her residence, so the boy doesn’t know where she lives to later cause conflict at the residence. It is recommended that she meet the boy at a common point of interest with her own vehicle and or friend. Thirdly, if she decides to go through with the date alone, it is recommended that she have a close friend and or member of the family make random check-up phone calls to make sure the date is going according to plan. It is assumed, if the girl takes these precautions, she will be less prone to be a victim to date rape.

After the girl has taken all the precautions before the date, she must then take certain precautions during the date to make sure everything goes as expected. First, she must choose appropriate attire to wear. A selection of clothing that will not mislead the boy and or reveal too much of the body is the best choice. A modest dress will show the boy that she respects her body. Secondly, with the appropriate attire, it is important that the girl is careful with the wording and or vocabulary that she uses, to not lead on the boy to think something that is not true. If she is clear in her communication, and is direct and clear about all subjects, especially her feelings for him, the boy is less