What is rape?
What are the effects?
How is it treated?
How long will the effects last?
What can be done to help prevent rape?

Rape is a crime in which a person is forced to have sexual intercourse without giving consent. It is not known if the number of rapes has increased or if more victims are now willing to report the crime. Shame, fear of revenge or rejection, and the trauma of a court trial are common reasons for failure to report a sexual offence.