Many still believe that rape is something that happens on a dark night, conducted by an unknown, sinister man who jumps out from a bush. This is a scenario we see from time to time (approx. 5 per cent of all rapes), but most of the people who are being raped, discovers that the perpetrator is someone they know. In just under every 10. Norwegian woman have been raped, half before the age of 18 years.
It is like alcohol or drugs in the picture, making sure that the vulnerable are unable to oppose the action. Intoxication also contributes to blurring the boundaries. Young men who stretch the elastic too far, to the gjerningspersoner. In 2017 was 98 per cent of the men charged. Almost 63 per cent of these were between 15 and 30 years. Festrelatert rape is the largest category of reported rapes.
the Numbers show us that the the work to get in place good attitudes in boys and young men is incredibly important. We have a job to do to raise awareness of young people around the borders, and make it clear that a no is a no.
Many people have huge expectations of what the police and the punishment shall be able to accomplish in that way. In cases of the consequences of a police report for rape is important. At the same time can not the police and the justice system resolve this major samfunnsutfordringen alone.
We all need to engage us in the effort against rape. More people must acquire knowledge about rape. Parents must dare to talk about this around the dinner table although it is a difficult topic. We also have a responsibility to look after each other. Friends must be clear that it is not allowed to force himself to sex.
We need to talk more about sex and communication DebateWe are politicians, to do our. The government came with a new action plan against rape in 2019. Along with the research, measures in the police and judiciary and increased information around hjelpetilbud, directed their attention particularly towards the prevention efforts against youth.
do you Want the knowledge of rape or help for an event, you can start to turn up on the foreldrehverdag.no, young.no, the police.no, www.dinutvei.no or www.dixi.no.
Otherwise I recommend everyone to follow the Norwegian Women's Sanitetsforenings action "Yes means yes", which states: "Sex is best when both want to. To be sure: Ask first. Only Yes means Yes. If you try it on, do not answer yes or provide clear signals that she or he want to have sex, then find something else."
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