"Young women between the ages of 14 and 24 are most at risk. In a group of 30 women, about five of them will understand what it means to be forced into sex -- either by a stranger or, far more likely, by someone they know."
"Most will keep the experience to themselves, or they'll tell a friend or counselor instead of the police."
"This culture of silence is wearing on the advocates and law enforcement who work with crime victims. They've realized it's time to double their efforts in rape prevention, rather than spending most of their energy working within the boundaries of the courtroom or counselor's office."
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