Myth: Victims who wear seductive clothing are asking to be sexually assaulted.

--Fact: No person wants to be forced into engaging in sexual activities-no matter how s/he is dressed.

Myth: Victims secretly want to be sexually assaulted. and victims who say " no" really mean "yes."

--Fact: Rape is a crime. No person wants the pain, injury and/or violence involved in sexual assault. The word "no" means " no" and should not be interpreted any other way.

Myth: Rapists are impulsive and cannot control their desires.

--Fact: Most sexual assaults are planned. (This myth robs abusers of taking responsibility for their own actions).

Myth: Most victims are sexually assaulted by strangers.

--Fact: A majority of sexual assaults are committed by people the victims know.

Myth: I am dating or married to this person, so it is not rape/sexual assault.

--Fact: Any forced or unwanted sexual act is a crime, regardless of the relationship of the perpetrator.