Prevent becoming a victim of Date Rape

• Date rape is the sexual abuse of one partner by the other in a dating relationship
• Do not allow another person to touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable - by addressing the person firmly make it clear that the behaviour is unacceptable
• Do not leave a social event with someone you have just met or don't know
• You have the right to say NO!
• REMEMBER: Most women are raped by someone they know.

What to do if someone you know rapes you:

• Find a safe place, immediately.
• Inform the first person that you trust about the incident.
• Go to the nearest police station to lay a charge. Make sure that you report the rape within 72 hours. It is advisable to take a friend or family member with you.
• If you were drunk at the time of the rape, do not hesitate in reporting the matter, being drunk is not a crime, rape is.
• Although you may not want to lay a charge, make sure you receive the morning-after pill to prevent pregnancy, anti-retroviral treat to prevent HIV infection and antibiotics to prevent contracting an STD. All these treatments must be received from the doctor within 72 hours.
• Go for counselling.

You can contact:

• Rape Crisis (021) 447 - 1467
• People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) (011) 642-4345
• Lifeline/Rape Crisis 0861 322322; (033) 394-4444
• Women Abuse Helpline : 0800 150 150