Did you know?
There are a lot of misconceptions about rape.

Many people associate rape with a violent assault by a stranger in a dark alley; in fact most rapes are carried out by a partner, acquaintance, friend or date.

You might be surprised to learn that:

  • Nearly one in four women worldwide may experience sexual violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime (WHO, 2002).
  • Most serious sexual assualts are carried out by a man known to the woman - 86% of victims said they knew the offender in some way (Scottish Crime and Justice Survey, 2010 – 2011).
  • A third of teenage girls in a relationship suffer an unwanted sexual act (NSPCC survey, 2009).
  • 40% of young people know girls whose boyfriends have coerced or pressurised them to have sex (EVAW, 2006).
  • Conservative estimates indicate alcohol is prevalent in 34% of reported rape cases, and drugs in 12% of cases (Finch and Munroe, 2006).
  • The victim is male in approximately 8% of all recorded rape cases however the actual number is thought to be higher (Stern Review, 2010).
  • The UK charity Mankind estimates 3 in 20 men are victims of sexual violence (Stern Review, 2010).
No matter what the circumstances are, sex without consent is rape.

We can stop it.

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Rape. Are you the type of guy who understands what this really means?

In Scotland the law relating to rape has recently changed. It now concentrates more on what ‘consent’ means and the fact consent can be withdrawn at any time. In addition, sexual attacks on men have been legally classed as ‘rape’ for the very first time.

The ‘we can stop it’ campaign has been created by Scottish police forces partially to raise awareness of these changes. However, more importantly, it asks you to take responsibility for your knowledge and pride in your attitude.

We believe together we can stop rape. Do you?
 Sex without consent IS rape