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Rapists are predators. Just like animal predators, they seek out the weakest and/or most vulnerable prey. Rape is not about sex, it is an act of brutal violence. To protect against rape, you must develop your protection instincts. To defend against rape, you must develop your survival instincts and cultivate a desire to escape at all costs.

Rape causes pain and suffering in the victim that may last a lifetime. It eats away at the soul and destroys the quality of life. At least the victim of a murderer is at peace, dead and no longer able to feel the pain.

FBI estimates indicate that only 10 percent of rapes are reported. Of those reported, in less than 25 percent are the rapists arrested. Of those arrested, only about 3 percent are charged. Of those charged, no more than 35 percent are convicted. In other words, most rapists are not caught.

Why rape is not reported

Some reasons why women do not report rape seem are the fear of:

• Ridicule

• Personal questions asked by police investigators

• Humiliating medical examinations

• Publicity

• Testifying in court

• Fear that sexual past will come out in court

• The victim has the burden to prove that the attack was forced, against her will, and that she resisted the attack.

• Justice system's inability to put the criminal away

• Retaliation from assailant or his friends

These are real concerns that must be overcome before rapists may be brought to justice.

Myths about rape

Rape statistics show:

• Rapists usually have raped approximately 14 times for each time they are caught

• Rapists are on an ascending scale of violence with each assault

• More than 50% of all rapes occur in the home of the victim

• More than 93% of the time, the assailant and the victim are of the same race

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