Question 1

what is date rape?

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Forced intercourse: This unfortunate activity occurs when a partner forces the other member to have sex without their consent.  Sometimes this is with the aid of drugs and alcohol, but other times the stronger partner forces the weaker to consent.  It is technically illegal but difficult to prosecute since their are no witnesses and a strong embarrasment factor.

Question 2

it traumatic to be raped?

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YES: Rape is a non-consensual, forced sexual intercourse.   If a person was subjected to that, s/he will be traumatized.

Question 3

what are date rape drugs?

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So you get amnesia: These drugs are given to people to cause amnesia. Then person may get raped but cannot remember. Be careful in bars about accepting drinks from strangers.

Question 4

what do date rape drugs look like?

Accepted Answer

Date Rape Drug FActs: There are good resources online for this, such as:
http://www.Womenshealth.Gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/date-rape-drugs.Cfm#b       and also

http://womenshealth.Gov/health-topics/a-z-topic/pubs-orgs.Cfm?Topic=1476.

Question 5

can you tell me what date rape drugs are?

Accepted Answer

Bad News!: Ghb, ketamine and the famous ruffies (rohypnol) are fairly common and used to affect the unwilling victim's ability to participate in the "consent" process. While some may consider it "fun", the victim's experience can have life-long implications. Be wise!  situational awareness is a must. Be sure you can trust you because there is no one else who can protect you. Getting "high" can bring you low.

Question 6

what are some reasons that rape might happen?

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Rapist: Although there are some situations or behaviors that put individuals at risk for being assaulted (being intoxicated around potential perpetrators is a major one), no one ever "causes" themselves to be raped. If you have been a victim of rape, please seek help immediately. You can start with the police, then call your local rape hotline, go to your nearest er if recently raped, or tell your doc.

Question 7

what's the difference between molestation and rape?

Accepted Answer

Variously Defined: From http://womenslaw.Org "the term 'sexual assault' [what u refer 2as 'molestation, ' i believe] generally means unwanted sexual contact...Sexual contact against ur will, & without consent*. The legal definition varies by state, but sexual assault & domestic violence organizations consider any unwanted sexual activity 2 b sexual assault. This includes rape." [*if  victim &lt;18 yr this is irrelevant].

Question 8

how do i know if i was analy raped if i was under rohypnol?

Accepted Answer

ER: Sorry to hear that.  Please go to the er immediately and have them do a rape evaluation of you.  Time is of the essence.  They can search for particles, hair, semen, skin cells, etc.  You would also be suspicious if you have rectal pain or bleeding.  This is a crime and you need to go to the hospital first and then have the police try to catch this person before it happens to someone else.

Question 9

what's the official difference between molestation and rape?

Accepted Answer

Both are crimes: Rape is forcible sexual intercourse, often under threat of physical injury. Often the victim is unable to consent or resist.  Like being under influence of date rape drugs or physically overpowered, etc.  Molestation involves a sexual act (which could be rape, but doesn't have to be) with someone beneath the age of legal consent.  Both rape and molestation are crimes, and are traumatizing.

Question 10

legally, what is the difference between rape and molestation?

Accepted Answer

No consent : Rape is sex without consent vaginal or anal penetration .Molestation touching breast or genital without someone consent or permission that is simple explanation it does. Get complex

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