Comments on: Rape in America: The Silent Epidemic http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/10/25/rape-in-america-the-silent-epidemic/ I use this blog to provide safety, self-defense, and security information, addressing topics such as domestic abuse, teen violence, and violent crime prevention. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:55:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kimberly Elliott http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/10/25/rape-in-america-the-silent-epidemic/#comment-6874 kimberly Elliott Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:19:50 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/?p=247#comment-6874 Thank you so much for helping to heighten the awareness of sexual assault against women. I teach R.A.D. courses to women and have presented seminars to a variety of groups. Unfortunately, the statistics say that only 1 in 10 rapes are reported. And 1 in 4 women will be affected by Rape at some point in their life time. Who has taught this country's men that it is okay to act this way? That women are a lesser human and that "they asked for it?" And when it comes to reporting...who would report this crime when the victim is blamed, has to now pay in some areas for their own rape kits, many perps aren't prosecuted. And what about our children who are affected by sexual assault? From the family member of a victim and advocate for women's safety - again, thank you for your story (also don't forgot those victims of domestic violence! A whole other group of victims in the US). Kimberly Elliott http://www.execdeftech.com Thank you so much for helping to heighten the awareness of sexual assault against women. I teach R.A.D. courses to women and have presented seminars to a variety of groups. Unfortunately, the statistics say that only 1 in 10 rapes are reported. And 1 in 4 women will be affected by Rape at some point in their life time.

Who has taught this country’s men that it is okay to act this way? That women are a lesser human and that “they asked for it?”

And when it comes to reporting…who would report this crime when the victim is blamed, has to now pay in some areas for their own rape kits, many perps aren’t prosecuted. And what about our children who are affected by sexual assault?

From the family member of a victim and advocate for women’s safety – again, thank you for your story (also don’t forgot those victims of domestic violence! A whole other group of victims in the US).
Kimberly Elliott
http://www.execdeftech.com

]]> By: Defend Thyself http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/10/25/rape-in-america-the-silent-epidemic/#comment-6590 Defend Thyself Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:03:03 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/?p=247#comment-6590 It's sad there are so many violent attacks against women in this country. Getting some self defense training never hurts, as well ask keeping a pepper spray on your key chain to blast any punk who gets near you. It's wise to travel with another person, and stay in well lit areas to cut down on the risk of being a victim. Defend Thyself! Christopher Winkler http://defendthyself.com It’s sad there are so many violent attacks against women in this country. Getting some self defense training never hurts, as well ask keeping a pepper spray on your key chain to blast any punk who gets near you. It’s wise to travel with another person, and stay in well lit areas to cut down on the risk of being a victim.

Defend Thyself!

Christopher Winkler
http://defendthyself.com

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