RAPE
lf you really want to help her; the first thing you must do is believe her even if no weapons were used, she knew the single assailant, she didn't make a police report, and/or there is no evidence of harm. It is not necessary for you to decide if she was
"really raped." She says she was raped, and that's enough. She feels raped, and she needs your support. LINDA E. LEDRAY, REcoVERING FROM RAPE As rape is being recognized as one of today's most serious violent crimes, rape crisis counseling centers are emerg ing to meet the needs of rape survivors. Nevertheless, society continues to harbor many myths and misconcep tions about rape and rape survivors. Fear related to these myths may the from reporting the assault and may deprive her of the care she needs.