For those recently assaulted by someone who may claim "it was consensual" and who don't know what to do next

First, your safety is the highest priority ...

For those who want to make it clear where they stand on the issue of date rape

Link to Date Rape Is Real Rape. You are welcome to use our graphics.

Financially support those who are taking actions you approve of in proportion to your ability to help. If that is this web site, your donation is welcome and each donation makes a huge difference in helping to defray the costs of operation.

Speak up with your disagreement when someone tries to deny that date rape is real rape if you can. If you can't speak up for whatever reason at least refuse to validate the denial.

For those who want to help victims directly or who want to help prevent sex crimes

These resources are a source of help, but they are also opportunities for people to find ways to provide help to others. Often gaps in resources get filled by those who saw an unmet need and worked to fill it.

Many Allies are out there who have made or continue to make valuable contributions. Their help came in a variety of ways and can help others consider ways they can make a positive difference. If you work in one of those areas, you too can be an ally.

Many times girls and women take the greatest burden when it comes to prevention, but more men on college campuses are getting active in rape prevention and men are working to prevent rape and domestic violence.

It is estimated that 1 in 6 American women have been the victim of rape or attempted rape and that 1 in 33 American men have been the victim of rape or attempted rape. While this number is appalling, it also means the collective resources of these crime victims to help institute widespread positive change is enormous.

For those who have been victims of date rape and want to shed light on the dynamics of date rape

Take our anonymous date rape survivor survey.

The results of this survey can help debunk popular myths about date rape.