Violence Against Rapists

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Any woman at any time can become instantly placed in a life-threatening situation. Reporting a violent act is embarrassing, but it is essential in stopping the perpetrator from committing further acts of violence against women.
There are a few misinformed people who feel that a rape victim is asking for it due to their promiscuous behavior, friendliness or they were dressed inappropriately. It is all too easy to blame the the victim and brush the motives and acts carried out by the rapist under the rug, but the simple fact remains that the victim is absolutely not responsible for the rape in any way, shape or form.
Any woman at any time can become instantly placed in a life-threatening situation, virtually paralyzing her mind and body by sheer fear from the situation, and those
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This is not to say that rapists are selective about their locations as this type of violent crime can happen right on a city sidewalk, in cars, in schools, in parks, and in alleys.
Rapists are opportunists that have little regard for age, race or social status. Sexual urges are not what control the rapists thought patterns, instead it is the need to feel powerful and in control by forcing a woman to engage in sexual intercourse against her will, and it is typically an act of violence and aggression rather then the motive of sexual gratification.
Convicted Rapists Tell All
In a recent tell all study conducted by, "Criminals Behind Bars," men serving time for rape tell us what they looked for in their victims. Many of these men admitted to carrying scissors for the purpose of cutting away the clothing on their victims.
Hair that can be easily grabbed such as ponytails or dangling long hair.
Clothing that is easily removed.
Women on their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily

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