Our culture puts a tremendous amount of pressure on a male to perform and conform. To avoid serious consequences for yourself, consider the following suggestions.

Stop believing the myth that rapists are strangers.

Understand that rape is not sex but a violation of someone's well being.

Reduce the possibility of assault by avoiding places in which you are isolated from others. Cars can leave you especially vulnerable.

Refrain from using alcohol around people you do not know well. Alcohol consumption raises the risk of date rape.

If you are not sure if you or someone you know is being abused, refer to our What is Domestic Violence?, What is Sexual Violence?, and What is Teen Dating Violence? sections.

If you are not sure if you or someone you know is being abused, refer to our What is Domestic Violence?, What is Sexual Violence?, and What is Teen Dating Violence? sections.

Simply stated, a victim of domestic violence has two options: stay or leave. Neither option is simple. Both require a great deal of thought.

If the victim stays