When people think of rape, they might think of a stranger jumping out of a shadowy place and sexually attacking someone. But it's not only strangers who rape. Most dates never lead to violence, of course. But, sadly, sometimes it happens. When forced sex occurs between two people who already know each other, it is known as date rape or acquaintance rape.

Protecting Yourself

Avoid secluded places (this may even mean your room or your friend's) until you trust your friend.

Don't spend time alone with someone who makes you feel uneasy or uncomfortable. This means following your instincts and removing yourself from situations that you don't feel good about.

If you're with someone you don't know very well, be aware of what's going on around you and try to stay sober and aware.

Go out with a group of friends and watch out for each other.

Take self-defense courses. These can build confidence and teach valuable physical techniques a person can use to get away from an attacker.

谈到强奸，人们往往会想到一个陌生人从暗处跳出来对某人进行性侵犯。其实，强奸不光发生在陌生人之间。当然，大多数约会还是安全的，但可悲的是，意外有时还是会发生。这种发生在两个认识的人之间的强迫性行为，就是所谓的约会强奸或熟人强暴。

如何防范

避开僻静的地方，你自己或者朋友的房间也不行，除非你信任你的朋友。

当某人让你感到不自然或不舒服时，不要与他单独相处。相信自己的直觉，觉得情况不妙就赶紧抽身。

当与不是很熟悉的人在一起时，注意身边发生的事，并尽力保持清醒。

与一群朋友一起出去聚会并互相照顾。

参加防身课程。一来可以增强自信心，二来可以学习重要的身体技巧，摆脱袭击者。