When you think of rape, you may feel the involvement of a stranger who may come out of the blue and attack. But, it is not necessary that such heinous crimes are done by outsiders, 60% or more rapes are done by people and relatives known to the victims. In olden days a rape was necessarily associated with women; in todays modern times-even men are subjected to this disgusting offense. Date rape drugs & drinks are quite common these days.

And the generation next is very well aware of the term-date rape. When forced intercourse or sex takes place between two individuals who are known to each other, it is called date rape. No one has a right to force another individual for a sexual union against his/her will. Rape could be termed as a gross violation of human rights, a terror act of sadistic violence and aggression.

Date rape prevention is very essential especially if you move around in social circles; go for all night parties and basically an outdoor person. Some of the defensive measures to avoid such situations are as follows:

• Avoid Seclusion: Stay clear of secluded and lonely places, unless and until you are absolutely sure of your partner & trust him/her 100%.

• Sixth Sense: Follow your instincts; sometimes your sixth sense about a person may be right. A person may appear good and well bred outwardly, but you may have this distinctly uncomfortable feeling when you are near him-well then just avoid meeting such a guy in seclusion.

• Be in Control: Stay in control of yourself; do not indulge in excessive alcoholic drinks that may make you giddy, weak and sleepy. Rapists around you may look out for such an opportunity and may attack you when you are not in a condition to react or resist.

• Be Aware: Be suspicious of strangers offering you drinks, they may be laced with date rape drugs and you may pass out as soon as you have them. Even friends or acquaintance may offer you such harmful drinks, so it is better to get your own drinks. Watch some date rape movies for getting more info.

• Be Brave: Do not hesitate to cry out for help or attack the potential rapist if you feel threatened. For date rape prevention, it is necessary that you be bold and confident rather than meek and submissive.

• Self-Defense: Learn some self-defensive arts like karate, kunfu, etc. the main point is to stay fit and react positively under dire circumstances such as date rape.

You could also watch date rape movies to educate yourself about the possible potholes and pitfalls you may encounter while going on dates with absolute strangers. Date rape mostly occurs due to our inability to protect ourselves or our casual attitude towards people. It is important not to trust all your friends, peers or relatives blindly-just keep that respectful distance from people whom you are not very comfortable with, or who are very nice to you for no reason.

Search the internet for gory date rape stories that may make you more careful in future. It is wrong to suggest that liberal style of dressing or boldness may be the reasons for occurrence of rape, it may happen to anyone. Even those people who dress modestly or hardly socialize may be subjected to rape.

It is one thing to advice and quite another feel when you are actually a date rape victim, it injures your soul along with your body-so just be vary about your choice of friends.