Risk factors for date rape

Age 16 to 24 years

Previous history of physical or sexual victimization

Greater number of dating or sexual partners

Acceptance of rape myths*

Strong belief in traditional gender roles

Date-specific factors (eg, going somewhere to be alone, expenses paid by date)

Alcohol or drug use (promotes misinterpretation of behaviors and impairs ability for self-defense)

Pressure by date to use alcohol or drugs

Beverages spiked with "date rape" drugs (eg, flunitrazepam [Rohypnol], 3,4-methylendioxymethamphetamine [MDMA or ecstasy], ketamine, gamma hydroxybutyrate [GHB])

* Rape myths are prejudiced, stereotyped, or false beliefs about rape, rape victims, and rapists (eg, "Most rapists are strangers"; "Any healthy woman can resist a rapist if she really wants to").

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Risk factors for date rape