1. Rape generally encompasses nonconsensual vaginal, anal, or oral
penetration that involves force or threat of force (physical or psychological),
lack of consent, or inability to provide consent because of age, intoxication,
or mental status
2. Rape is categorized according to the relationship between the
perpetrator and the victim.
1. Stranger rape describes nonconsensual sexual penetration between individuals who
do not know each other before the sexual act
2. Acquaintance rape describes nonconsensual sexual penetration between individuals who
know each other in some capacity before the sexual act
Date
rape is a
subset of acquaintance rape in which nonconsensual sexual penetration occurs
between two people who are in a romantic relationship. Date rape can occur when
the victim is alert and rational or irrational, semiconscious, or unable to
respond due to alcohol or other drug use. Verbal coercion, threats or use of
physical force, or the use of alcohol or illicit drugs may occur as
precipitating events. [Source Uptodate]
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