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Stop by this section to learn more about date rape and how to protect yourself against all forms of sexual assault.

Resources in this category:

Date Rape / Acquaintance Rape :: http://www.gmu.edu/facstaff/sexual/NSR_Intro.htm
Answers the question "What is Acquaintance Rape?". Also provides a list of useful precautions, discusses the myths about acquaintance rape, as well as ways to resist acquaintance rape.
Dating Violence :: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/familyviolence/html/femdatfreq_e.html
What is dating violence? How widespread is the problem? Is jealousy is a sign of love? What are some of the warning signs of dating violence? Find out the answers here.
RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network :: http://www.rainn.org/
RAINN "operates America's only national hotline for survivors of sexual assault. The hotline 1-800.656.HOPE offers free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the country." Visit their site to learn more.
Specific Drugs Used in Sexual Assault :: http://sano.camh.net/rapedrugs/drugs.htm
Educate yourself about Rohypnol, G.H.B., Ketamine and Ecstacy. Awareness is your best defense!