I Have Been Raped. Now What?

The CDC estimates that nearly one in five women and one in seventy-one men have been raped in their lifetime. Almost half of them experienced their first rape before age eighteen. What exactly constitutes rape and why does it happen? Using sensitive narrative and inspiring case studies, this book guides teens, whether they are survivors, friends of survivors, or confused or concerned citizens through the process of what to do if they are raped, how to begin the process of recovery, and...
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The CDC estimates that nearly one in five women and one in seventy-one men have been raped in their lifetime. Almost half of them experienced their first rape before age eighteen. What exactly constitutes rape and why does it happen? Using sensitive narrative and inspiring case studies, this book guides teens, whether they are survivors, friends of survivors, or confused or concerned citizens through the process of what to do if they are raped, how to begin the process of recovery, and how to stay safe in an attempt to prevent a rape from occurring.